Premier Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Premier Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2020, more than 6 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: 117 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EJ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Premier Store among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Premier Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 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 Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks Distributors/Transporters | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Avondene Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Clouded Leopard Gin, Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cirqle Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Christchurch Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2019 |
Questions about Premier Store
What is Premier Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 31 January 2020.
Is Premier 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Store last inspected?
Premier Store was last inspected on 31 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Store?
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 Store compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Premier 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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