Premier Swanside food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Knowsley
Premier Swanside holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: 19 - 21 Swanside Parade, Pilch Lane, Roby, L14 7QH
How it compares in Knowsley
A 1 is rare: only 21 of 690 rated places in Knowsley score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← Premier Swanside | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Swanside the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Premier Swanside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bradbury Fields Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Premier Swanside
What is Premier Swanside's food hygiene rating?
Premier Swanside has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Knowsley Council on 21 September 2022.
Is Premier Swanside safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Premier Swanside last inspected?
Premier Swanside was last inspected on 21 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Swanside?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Swanside compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Swanside holds a 1. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Premier Swanside 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Premier Swanside and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Knowsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Premier Swanside is one of 53 rated food businesses in Roby. See every hygiene rating in Roby →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
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