Poundstretcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Poundstretcher 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 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Riverside Regional Centre, Somerset, Coleraine, BT51 3QQ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Poundstretcher among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Poundstretcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Poundstretcher 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 Poundstretcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Mill Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2019 |
| Chequers Riverside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Burgerking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Lidl (Coleraine) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Coleraine Riverside Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Evolution Gym NI Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about Poundstretcher
What is Poundstretcher's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Poundstretcher 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 Poundstretcher last inspected?
Poundstretcher was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher?
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 Poundstretcher compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Poundstretcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Poundstretcher 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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