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Poundland food hygiene rating

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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 13 February 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: The Clock Towers Shopping Cent 5 Manning Walk, Rugby, CV21 2JT

How it compares in Rugby

That puts Poundland among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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.

Every rated food business in Rugby
5 out of 5 596 73% ← Poundland
4 out of 5 127 16%
3 out of 5 47 6%
2 out of 5 14 2%
1 out of 5 31 4%
0 out of 5 4 <1%

A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 81 yards away 5 - Very good 29 August 2024
Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 160 yards away 5 - Very good 18 December 2025
Egg Free Cake Box Takeaway/sandwich shop 175 yards away 5 - Very good 18 May 2026
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 185 yards away 5 - Very good 2 February 2024
Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 187 yards away 5 - Very good 27 October 2025
Burger Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 195 yards away 5 - Very good 17 March 2026
Cafe Roj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 196 yards away 5 - Very good 28 October 2024
Dr Noodles Rugby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 210 yards away 5 - Very good 3 October 2024

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 Rugby Council on 13 February 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 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Poundland?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Rugby?

73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Rugby 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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