Pound Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Pound Express 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 21 May 2014, more than 12 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: 358-362 Palatine Road, Manchester, M22 4HD
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Pound Express among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Pound Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 Pound Express 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 Pound Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Abakus - U Marlenki Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Royle Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| After Party Drink Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Pound Express
What is Pound Express's food hygiene rating?
Pound Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 May 2014.
Is Pound Express 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 Pound Express last inspected?
Pound Express was last inspected on 21 May 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pound Express?
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 Pound Express compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Pound Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Pound Express 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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