Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Poundland holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 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: 74 High Street, Wealdstone, HA3 7AF
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 1,309 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ← Poundland | |
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Banju Korean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Biryani Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bilal Halal Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| ActiKid Ltd and ActiHealth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Barfia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harrow Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Poundland safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Poundland last inspected?
Poundland was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 3. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow 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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