Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
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 18 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: 111-115 High Road, IG1 1DE
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| AX Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ashwood House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 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 Redbridge Council on 18 March 2019.
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 18 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge 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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