Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Sunshine Stores (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 17 May 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: 93-95 Upper Bristol Road, Milton, BS22 8DN
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Sunshine Stores (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 Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Acer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aspens @ Worlebury St Paul Primary Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aspens @ St Martins Junior School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bristol House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ South West Skills Campus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aspens @ Kewstoke Primary School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores)
What is Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores)'s food hygiene rating?
Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Sunshine Stores (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 Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) last inspected?
Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Sunshine Stores (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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Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores) is one of 45 rated food businesses in Weston-super-Mare North Somer. See every hygiene rating in Weston-super-Mare North Somer →
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