Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Swan Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5PP
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← Premier | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty At Kingsclere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Swan Street Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Village Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kingsclere Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bel And The Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piccolo Pre School Nursery Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2024 |
| Kingsclere Village Club Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 9 December 2024.
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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane 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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