Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
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 8 July 2011, more than 15 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: 26 High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Aylesbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bing Gu Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2010 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| ABI Town Centre Store Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 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 Buckinghamshire Council on 8 July 2011.
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 8 July 2011, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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