Scunthorpe Pound Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe Pound Plus 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 8 November 2022, more than 3 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: 126 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6ES
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Scunthorpe Pound Plus sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Scunthorpe Pound Plus | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Scunthorpe Pound Plus 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 Scunthorpe Pound Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch & Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Cafe INDIEpendent Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cutprice Foods and More Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Burger Grill by Sarahs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Britannia Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Anaabia’s Bakeaway & Cafe Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Scunthorpe Pound Plus
What is Scunthorpe Pound Plus's food hygiene rating?
Scunthorpe Pound Plus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 8 November 2022.
Is Scunthorpe Pound Plus 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 Scunthorpe Pound Plus last inspected?
Scunthorpe Pound Plus was last inspected on 8 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scunthorpe Pound Plus?
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 Scunthorpe Pound Plus compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Scunthorpe Pound Plus holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Scunthorpe Pound Plus 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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