Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
W H Smith food hygiene rating
W H Smith
Northampton Railway Station
Black Lion Hill
Northampton
NN1 1SP
NN1 1SP Inspected 23 January 2026
Black Lion Hill
Northampton
NN1 1SP
NN1 1SP Inspected 23 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by West Northamptonshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
W H Smith in West Northamptonshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 January 2026. W H Smith is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Northampton Railway Station, Black Lion Hill, Northampton, NN1 1SP, NN1 1SP.
- Business name
- W H Smith
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 23 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 749732
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
23 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
W H Smith has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 17 January 2019 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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