Premier Bere Alston food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Premier Bere Alston 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 March 2025, 16 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: 11 Fore Street, Bere Alston, PL20 7AA
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Bere Alston sits behind roughly 527 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← Premier Bere Alston | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Bere Alston 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 Bere Alston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| J & S Downing Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Edgcumbe Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| Taphill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bere Peninsula Make Lunch Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Hope Cottage Cafe Other catering premises | 107 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hope Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Rectory Other catering premises | 194 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Premier Bere Alston
What is Premier Bere Alston's food hygiene rating?
Premier Bere Alston has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Devon Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Premier Bere Alston 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 Bere Alston last inspected?
Premier Bere Alston was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Bere Alston?
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 Bere Alston compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Bere Alston holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Premier Bere Alston 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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