Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
Poundstretcher holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 March 2019, more than 7 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: 89 The Forum, Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UH
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundstretcher sits behind roughly 586 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ← Poundstretcher | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poundstretcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Poundstretcher
What is Poundstretcher's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Knowsley Council on 29 March 2019.
Is Poundstretcher safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Poundstretcher last inspected?
Poundstretcher was last inspected on 29 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Poundstretcher holds a 3. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley 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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