Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Premier Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 August 2023, more than 2 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: Whitchurch Way, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 5YP
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Stores sits behind roughly 726 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← Premier Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Premier Stores
What is Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Halton Council on 22 August 2023.
Is Premier Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Premier Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stores compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Stores holds a 3. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Premier 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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