Poundstretcher Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Poundstretcher Ltd 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 December 2015, more than 10 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: Unit B, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundstretcher Ltd sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 625 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Poundstretcher Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 Good
- 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 Poundstretcher Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Age UK Suffolk Home store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Chip Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Real East Anglian Cask Houses Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bunnies Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Janiivec Ltd T/A MFG Esso Stowmarket Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Barnett Care Home Ltd Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
Questions about Poundstretcher Ltd
What is Poundstretcher Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 17 December 2015.
Is Poundstretcher Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Poundstretcher Ltd was last inspected on 17 December 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher Ltd compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Poundstretcher Ltd holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Poundstretcher Ltd 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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