Premier - Garland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Premier - Garland 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 19 April 2024, more than 2 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: 30 Garland Road, Parkeston, Harwich, CO12 4PB
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - Garland sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← Premier - Garland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 - Garland 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 - Garland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeston Railway Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Hazy Dayz Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2024 |
| Qually T Mobile caterer | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Travelodge Harwich Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Premier - Garland
What is Premier - Garland's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Garland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 19 April 2024.
Is Premier - Garland 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 - Garland last inspected?
Premier - Garland was last inspected on 19 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - Garland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - Garland compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - Garland holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Premier - Garland 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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