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Poundland food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Derby City

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 30 August 2022, more than 3 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: 1 London Road, Derbion, DE1 2NS

How it compares in Derby City

That puts Poundland among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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.

Every rated food business in Derby City
5 out of 5 1,447 73% ← Poundland
4 out of 5 296 15%
3 out of 5 164 8%
2 out of 5 28 1%
1 out of 5 28 1%
0 out of 5 12 1%

A further 316 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 49 yards away 5 - Very good 3 August 2023
Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other 100 yards away 5 - Very good 16 April 2025
B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 111 yards away 5 - Very good 21 August 2024
Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 345 yards away 5 - Very good 22 July 2025
Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other 352 yards away 5 - Very good 20 May 2025
Arepita Other catering premises 399 yards away 5 - Very good 18 September 2025
Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub 409 yards away 5 - Very good 9 September 2021
Aldi Retailers - other 440 yards away 5 - Very good 16 June 2021

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 Derby City Council on 30 August 2022.

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 30 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City 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 Derby City?

73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Derby City 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Poundland is one of 40 rated food businesses in Derbion. See every hygiene rating in Derbion

Derby City inspects and rates 2,291 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derby City

The official record is held by the council: http://www.derby.gov.uk

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