Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) 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 20 January 2020, more than 6 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: A, 33, Park Parade, SR6 9LU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Good
- 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 Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) 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 Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Antico Restaurant Roker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Abbey Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express)
What is Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express)'s food hygiene rating?
Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 20 January 2020.
Is Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) 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 Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) last inspected?
Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) was last inspected on 20 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) 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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