Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
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 16 March 2021, more than 5 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: 12-14 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AB
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Poundland among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Poundland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coastal Bar Kent (Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Clarendon & Chatham House Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chuck and Blade Ramsgate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
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 Thanet Council on 16 March 2021.
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 16 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet 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 Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet 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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