Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
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 23 November 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: 3 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AA
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Nothing but Footprints Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Light and salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| House of flavours Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bicester Local Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Ashton Club (Bicester) Ltd Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 23 November 2023.
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 23 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell 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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