Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Poundstretcher 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
This is a fresh result: Poundstretcher was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 67-69 Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0SY
How this rating has changed
Poundstretcher has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Poundstretcher among the 3,076 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Poundstretcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Empire Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Pasha Pizza Distributors/Transporters | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Poundstretcher
What is Poundstretcher's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Poundstretcher 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 Poundstretcher last inspected?
Poundstretcher was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Poundstretcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Poundstretcher is one of 93 rated food businesses in Stanley. See every hygiene rating in Stanley →
Durham inspects and rates 4,631 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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