Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
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 1 April 2022, more than 4 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: 19 - 22 Market Place, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1DY
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Poundland among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Poundland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Corner Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Loafers Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Market News Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Balkan Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Just Poppin' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Boltons Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Krispy Feasts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 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 Fenland Council on 1 April 2022.
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 1 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland 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 Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Poundland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Poundland is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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