Premier News, Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Premier News, Food and Wine holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 December 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: 53-55 Eccles Road, Swinton, M27 5PR
How it compares in Salford
A 2 is rare: only 54 of 1,880 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ← Premier News, Food and Wine | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 News, Food and Wine the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Premier News, Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Bounce Central Salford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brackley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2014 |
Questions about Premier News, Food and Wine
What is Premier News, Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
Premier News, Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 22 December 2023.
Is Premier News, Food and Wine safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Premier News, Food and Wine last inspected?
Premier News, Food and Wine was last inspected on 22 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 News, Food and Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 News, Food and Wine compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Premier News, Food and Wine holds a 2. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Premier News, Food and Wine 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Salford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.salford.gov.uk/envhealth.htm
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