Premier Grocery Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Premier Grocery Express 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 19 June 2024, 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: 46 Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3AU
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Premier Grocery Express among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← Premier Grocery Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 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 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 Grocery Express 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 Grocery Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Fish Box on The Fens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Deen's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Fens Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Brierton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ananth's Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
Questions about Premier Grocery Express
What is Premier Grocery Express's food hygiene rating?
Premier Grocery Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Premier Grocery Express 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 Grocery Express last inspected?
Premier Grocery Express was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Grocery Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Grocery Express compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Grocery Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Premier Grocery Express 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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