Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Premier Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 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: 71 Westminster Road, Morecambe, LA4 4JA
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Stores sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← Premier Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 Good
- 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggcup Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Gizmo's (NW) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Regents Park Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Premier Stores
What is Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 January 2024.
Is Premier Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Stores compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Stores holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Premier Stores 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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Premier Stores is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
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