Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE 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 18 October 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: Top Shop Billinge, 22 Newton Road, Billinge, WN5 7LA
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 - TOPSHOP BILLINGE 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 - TOPSHOP BILLINGE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan's Pantry Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Billinge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Billinge Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Billinge Chapel End Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Birchley St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE
What is Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE's food hygiene rating?
Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE 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 - TOPSHOP BILLINGE last inspected?
Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE 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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Understanding this rating
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Premier - TOPSHOP BILLINGE is one of 28 rated food businesses in Billinge. See every hygiene rating in Billinge →
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