Premier - Macs Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - Macs Off Licence 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 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 74 Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6HP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - Macs Off Licence sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Premier - Macs Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 - Macs Off Licence 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 - Macs Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Doc's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Thorneyholme Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Premier - Macs Off Licence
What is Premier - Macs Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Macs Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Premier - Macs Off Licence 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 - Macs Off Licence last inspected?
Premier - Macs Off Licence was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months 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 - Macs Off Licence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - Macs Off Licence compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - Macs Off Licence holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - Macs Off Licence 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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