Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Premier 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: 54 Pirehill Lane, Walton, ST15 0JN
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← Premier | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartys Day Nursery (Stone) Ltd Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| PireHill First School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Martins Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Lee Walker Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Orme and Devine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Flip Out Stoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Premier 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 last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Premier 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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