Poundstretcher Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Poundstretcher Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 January 2018, more than 8 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: 51-55 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1NT
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundstretcher Limited sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← Poundstretcher Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Poundstretcher Limited 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 Poundstretcher Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashconsoles Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| B A Fitch Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2014 |
| Belle And Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Arizona Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Poundstretcher Limited
What is Poundstretcher Limited's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 31 January 2018.
Is Poundstretcher Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundstretcher Limited last inspected?
Poundstretcher Limited was last inspected on 31 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher Limited compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Poundstretcher Limited holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Poundstretcher Limited 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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