Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Premier Express - Trafford Convenience 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 14 October 2025, 9 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: 44 Trafford Road, Eccles, M30 0JU
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Express - Trafford 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 Express - Trafford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store
What is Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Premier Express - Trafford Convenience 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 Express - Trafford Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Express - Trafford 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express - Trafford Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Premier Express - Trafford 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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