Poundland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Poundland holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 64 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive, Hempstead, ME7 3PD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Poundland sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Poundland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bobatime Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Avenue South East Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Poundland
What is Poundland's food hygiene rating?
Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Poundland safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poundland last inspected?
Poundland was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundland compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Poundland holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway 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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