Premier Country Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Premier Country Stores 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Premier Country Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Premier Country Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Premier Country Stores 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 Premier Country Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B H Stacey Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Unicorn Inn Somerton Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Burns The Bread Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Etsome Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Cobbs Wholefoods Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| M&M’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Somerton's Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Spice Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Premier Country Stores
What is Premier Country Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Country Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Premier Country Stores 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 Premier Country Stores last inspected?
Premier Country Stores was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Country Stores?
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 Premier Country Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Country Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Premier Country Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Premier Country Stores is one of 63 rated food businesses in Somerton. See every hygiene rating in Somerton →
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