Premier Shalu General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Premier Shalu General Store 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 12 February 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: 288 Lonsdale Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9JU
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Shalu General Store sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Premier Shalu General Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Shalu General Store 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 Shalu General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Fresh Food Stores & Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Admiralty Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Forks And Corks Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Premier Shalu General Store
What is Premier Shalu General Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Shalu General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Premier Shalu General Store 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 Shalu General Store last inspected?
Premier Shalu General Store was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Shalu General Store?
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 Shalu General Store compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Shalu General Store holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Premier Shalu General Store 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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