Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 68-72 Abington Street, Northampton, Nn1 2ap, NN1 2AP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 December 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 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Poundland compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire 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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