Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Woking
Poundland 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 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: PoundlandUnit 17 Middle ConcoursePeacocks CentreVictoria WayWokingSurrey, GU21 6GB
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 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 Poundland 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 Poundland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Viet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| EBI Intercontinental Foods Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Food Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Gloucester Square Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Elia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Woking Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Poundland 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 Poundland last inspected?
Poundland was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Poundland 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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