Premier Foods Wholesale food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cherwell
Premier Foods Wholesale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: 14 Empire Road, Bicester, OX26 2FL
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Premier Foods Wholesale among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Premier Foods Wholesale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Foods Wholesale 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 Foods Wholesale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCC Catering Services @ St Edburgs (Lower) Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Kent Hon Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Nisa local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester Kingsmere Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Premier Foods Wholesale
What is Premier Foods Wholesale's food hygiene rating?
Premier Foods Wholesale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Premier Foods Wholesale 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Foods Wholesale last inspected?
Premier Foods Wholesale was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Foods Wholesale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Foods Wholesale compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Foods Wholesale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Premier Foods Wholesale 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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