Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Premier 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 6 June 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: Ferndale Stores, Ferndale Close, Cinderford, GL14 2QW
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← Premier | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Club - Cinderford Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2019 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Forest High School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Forest View Primary School School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fork & Spoon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Curry Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Cinderburys Local Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 6 June 2023.
Is Premier 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 last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 6 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Premier 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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Understanding this rating
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Premier is one of 82 rated food businesses in Cinderford. See every hygiene rating in Cinderford →
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