Pound Express Plus Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Pound Express Plus Ltd 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 15 July 2021, more than 4 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: 173 Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 8UE
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Pound Express Plus Ltd sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ← Pound Express Plus Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Plus Ltd 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 Plus Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Around A Pound Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Benchill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Benchill Community Centre also T/as Chervonne's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Benchill & District Conservative Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2012 |
| Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| After Party Drink Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
Questions about Pound Express Plus Ltd
What is Pound Express Plus Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Pound Express Plus Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 15 July 2021.
Is Pound Express Plus Ltd 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 Pound Express Plus Ltd last inspected?
Pound Express Plus Ltd was last inspected on 15 July 2021, more than 4 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 Plus Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pound Express Plus Ltd compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Pound Express Plus Ltd holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Pound Express Plus Ltd 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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