Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Poundstretcher 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 12 - 14 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street, Grays, RM17 6QE
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Poundstretcher among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Poundstretcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Poundstretcher 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| #Chill And Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Poundstretcher
What is Poundstretcher's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Poundstretcher 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 Poundstretcher last inspected?
Poundstretcher was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Poundstretcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Poundstretcher 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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