Premier Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Premier Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: Unit 1 And 2, Brittons Road, Barrow, IP29 5AF
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Premier Food Store among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Premier Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Good
- 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 Food 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 Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Fish and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Fabulous Fancies by Frances Mobile caterer | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Matt's Food, Wine & More Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Weeping Willow Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
| Budgens barrow Retailers - other | 420 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| All Saint's Church Breakfast Pop Up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
Questions about Premier Food Store
What is Premier Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Premier Food Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Food Store last inspected?
Premier Food Store was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Food Store compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Premier Food 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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Premier Food Store is one of 16 rated food businesses in Barrow. See every hygiene rating in Barrow →
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