Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Poundland 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 2 April 2024, 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: 3-5 Shrewsbury Mall, Market Street, WS15 2JT
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Poundland among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% 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 | 615 | 86% | ← Poundland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Savannah's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Peak Health Food Ltd Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bo Jollys Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Albion Mini Market Rugeley Store Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 2 April 2024.
Is Poundland 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 Poundland last inspected?
Poundland was last inspected on 2 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase 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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