Premier Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Premier Convenience 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 2 Terminus Building, Pakefield Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0JT
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Convenience sits behind roughly 2,206 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Premier Convenience | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Convenience 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 Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| A C F Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2010 |
| AB Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Premier Convenience
What is Premier Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Premier Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Premier Convenience 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 Convenience last inspected?
Premier Convenience was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Convenience compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Convenience holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Premier Convenience 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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