Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
Poundstretcher 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 24 May 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: Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd, 14 - 26 The Broadway, Northgate, RH10 1DT
How it compares in Crawley
In Crawley, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundstretcher sits behind roughly 744 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 744 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ← Poundstretcher | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 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.
Questions about Poundstretcher
What is Poundstretcher's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Crawley Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Poundstretcher 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 Poundstretcher last inspected?
Poundstretcher was last inspected on 24 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Poundstretcher compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, while Poundstretcher holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley 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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