Food Hygiene Ratings for Poundstretcher

175 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.8/5.

175
Locations
4.8/5
Average Rating
87.3%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good87.3%117
Good9.0%12
Satisfactory2.2%3
Improvement Needed1.5%2
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Poundstretcher has 175 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.8 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 87.3% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Brent has the lowest average rating for Poundstretcher while Birmingham has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
PoundstretcherDA16 3PBBexley2Sep 29, 2025
PoundstretcherPL4 0HHPlymouth City2Apr 25, 2024

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Birmingham55.0/5
Fife40.0/5
Northumberland45.0/5
Brent34.7/5
Cornwall35.0/5
Edinburgh (City of)30.0/5
Mid Ulster35.0/5
North Lanarkshire30.0/5
Amber Valley25.0/5
Belfast City25.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Poundstretcher's average food hygiene rating?+

Poundstretcher has an average food hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 175 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Poundstretcher locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 117 Poundstretcher locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.3% of all rated branches.

Which Poundstretcher has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Poundstretcher locations are in areas like Brent. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies