Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Poundland, Ambrose Lloyd Centre, Mold, CH7 1NH
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 1,061 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,061 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & G Chocolates Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Mel's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Hulsons Pork Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Fecci's Newsagents Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Daniel Owen Community Centre Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Polly's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| New Haruns Pizza and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 17 November 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 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire 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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