Poundstretcher Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Poundstretcher Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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: Unit 2, 2 Hermitage Lane, Aylesford, ME20 7PT
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 968 rated places in Tonbridge and Malling score this low, about one in 54. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Poundstretcher Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Poundstretcher Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poundstretcher Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Adventure Kidz Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bradbury House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Appleton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Charles Busby Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Base Camp With Sweet Sensations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aylesford RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Chartwells At Aylesford School Sports College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Poundstretcher Ltd
What is Poundstretcher Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Poundstretcher Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Poundstretcher Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Poundstretcher Ltd last inspected?
Poundstretcher Ltd was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poundstretcher Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poundstretcher Ltd compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Poundstretcher Ltd holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Poundstretcher Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tonbridge and Malling, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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