Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
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 16 November 2024, 19 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: 8 Junction One Retail Park Bidston Moss, Leasowe, CH44 2HE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Poundland among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Poundland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Ashville Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baked.Est 21 Chapter 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Burger bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
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 Wirral Council on 16 November 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 16 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral 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 "very 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 Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral 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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