Premier Malvern Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Premier Malvern Convenience Store 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 11 July 2019, more than 7 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: 23 Malvern Avenue, Stourbridge, DY9 7NU
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Malvern Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← Premier Malvern Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Malvern Convenience 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 Malvern Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chawn Hill Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| 1st Choice Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cock'N'Bull.Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Butterfingers Deli Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2013 |
Questions about Premier Malvern Convenience Store
What is Premier Malvern Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Malvern Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 11 July 2019.
Is Premier Malvern Convenience Store 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 Malvern Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Malvern Convenience Store was last inspected on 11 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Malvern Convenience Store?
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 Malvern Convenience Store compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Malvern Convenience Store holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Premier Malvern Convenience 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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