Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 - 11 The Royals, High Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Poundland among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Poundland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rebecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Breakwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Caterpod Mobile caterer | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
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 Southend-On-Sea Council on 2 October 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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea 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 "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 Poundland compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea 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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