Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
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 14 August 2024, 23 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: 40 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1AB
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Street Brewing Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bro Mini Market Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Atherton & Leigh Foodbank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 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 Wigan Council on 14 August 2024.
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 14 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan 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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