Poundstretchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Fenland
Poundstretchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1A Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road, Wisbech, PE14 0SW
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Poundstretchers among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ← Poundstretchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Poundstretchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poundstretchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| B+M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| Lidl UK GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| Farm Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Deweys At Eviosys Packaging Manufacturing UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Love Clever Cookie Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Poundstretchers
What is Poundstretchers's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 30 October 2020.
Is Poundstretchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundstretchers last inspected?
Poundstretchers was last inspected on 30 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretchers compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Poundstretchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Poundstretchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Poundstretchers is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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