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Poundland

Basingstoke

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 November 2024 by Basingstoke and Deane.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Poundland, from October 2018 to November 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Poundland.

Food hygiene rating history for Poundland
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 October 2018	5 / 5	Very good
12 November 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Poundland in Basingstoke has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

12 - 15 Westminster House,
Festival Place,
Basingstoke,
Hampshire,
RG21 7LR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Poundland. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Poundland?

Food hygiene at Poundland is inspected by Basingstoke and Deane, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Poundland

What is Poundland’s food hygiene rating?

Poundland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 November 2024.

When was Poundland last inspected?

Poundland was last inspected by Basingstoke and Deane on 12 November 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.