Premier Whetstone Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rushmoor
Premier Whetstone Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: 89 Whetstone Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9SX
How it compares in Rushmoor
In Rushmoor, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Whetstone Store sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ← Premier Whetstone Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whetstone Store 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 Whetstone Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aspens At Cove School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Brookside Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bridge Road Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Premier Whetstone Store
What is Premier Whetstone Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Whetstone Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rushmoor Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Premier Whetstone Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Whetstone Store last inspected?
Premier Whetstone Store was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Whetstone Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Whetstone Store compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Whetstone Store holds a 4. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Premier Whetstone Store 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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Premier Whetstone Store is one of 324 rated food businesses in Farnborough. See every hygiene rating in Farnborough →
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