Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
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 19 October 2015, more than 10 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: Battery Retail Park, Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 October 2015.
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 19 October 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham 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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