Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 July 2021, 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: Poundland, Jolly Sailor Retail Park, Elmhurst Drive, B78 3HD
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% 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 | 420 | 86% | ← Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 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 At Jolly Sailor Retail Park 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 At Jolly Sailor Retail Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Compass At Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park
What is Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park's food hygiene rating?
Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 13 July 2021.
Is Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park last inspected?
Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park was last inspected on 13 July 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Poundland At Jolly Sailor Retail Park 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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