Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Premier 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 23 June 2025, 12 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: Doric House, Old Town, Chard, TA20 2BD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Premier among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Community Hub Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Whites Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Tony The Fruitman Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| STEPS Centre Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| A Tasquinha Da Moria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 December 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| Play Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Premier 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 last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Premier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Premier is one of 132 rated food businesses in Chard. See every hygiene rating in Chard →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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