Premier Penn Hill food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Premier Penn Hill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9NB
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Penn Hill sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Premier Penn Hill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 Penn Hill 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 Penn Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antepli Penn Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Beegy's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Alexandra Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Alder Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Amberwood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Ashley Road Friendship Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Premier Penn Hill
What is Premier Penn Hill's food hygiene rating?
Premier Penn Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Premier Penn Hill 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Penn Hill last inspected?
Premier Penn Hill was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Penn Hill?
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 Penn Hill compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Penn Hill holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Premier Penn Hill 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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