Premier - Niru Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - Niru 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 9 February 2023, 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: 138 Princess Road, Seaham, SR7 7SP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - Niru Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ← Premier - Niru Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 - Niru 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 - Niru Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Garden Lodge Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Hong Kong Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Premier - Niru Convenience Store
What is Premier - Niru Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Niru Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 9 February 2023.
Is Premier - Niru 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 - Niru Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier - Niru Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - Niru Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - Niru Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - Niru Convenience Store holds a 3. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - Niru 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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