Poundland Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Breckland
Poundland Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Poundland Limited was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 - 11 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AN
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Poundland Limited among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Poundland Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Limited 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 Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Tall Orders Coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe Cuthbert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Superdrug Stores plc Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Little Piggies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Rest Thetford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Poundland Limited
What is Poundland Limited's food hygiene rating?
Poundland Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Poundland Limited 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundland Limited last inspected?
Poundland Limited was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland Limited compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Poundland Limited 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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