Premier - Wensley Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - Wensley Convenience Store 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 9 December 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: 1-2 Wensley Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 0DA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Premier - Wensley Convenience Store among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Premier - Wensley Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 - Wensley Convenience 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 - Wensley Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Station Primary School School/college/university | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Mainsforth and District Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2023 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Wok Inn Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Quick Pick General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| Mainsforth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2015 |
| Go Local - Mainsforth News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| The Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
Questions about Premier - Wensley Convenience Store
What is Premier - Wensley Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Wensley Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Premier - Wensley Convenience Store 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 - Wensley Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier - Wensley Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - Wensley Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - Wensley Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Premier - Wensley Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - Wensley Convenience 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 - Wensley Convenience Store is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ferryhill. See every hygiene rating in Ferryhill →
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