Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Poundland 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 6 September 2022, 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: 22-24 Maryport Street, Devizes, SN10 1AG
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Poundland
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 2,425 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,425 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Gourmet Brownie Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| 1 Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| The Muck and Dunder Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Lees Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Reeve The Baker Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| White Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 6 September 2022.
Is Poundland 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 Poundland last inspected?
Poundland was last inspected on 6 September 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 341 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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Poundland is one of 140 rated food businesses in Devizes. See every hygiene rating in Devizes →
Wiltshire inspects and rates 4,262 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wiltshire →
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