Poundsworld food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sheffield
Poundsworld holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 1 December 2023, more than 2 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: 131 The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PH
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundsworld sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Poundsworld | |
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Poundsworld 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 Poundsworld, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelicas Tea and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Afroflava by Homeland delicacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| ALS Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| 99 Mary Street Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Al Amir Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 1 Hashtag Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Sheffield PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Poundsworld
What is Poundsworld's food hygiene rating?
Poundsworld has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 1 December 2023.
Is Poundsworld 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundsworld last inspected?
Poundsworld was last inspected on 1 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundsworld?
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 Poundsworld compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Poundsworld holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Poundsworld 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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