Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bradford Mall, Unit LSU 1B, Park Mall Saddlers Centre, WS1 1YS
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Poundstretcher among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Poundstretcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
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 Walsall Council on 10 January 2025.
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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Poundstretcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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