Premier - AAA Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Castle Point
Premier - AAA Convenience Store 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: 324 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JU
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Premier - AAA Convenience Store among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Premier - AAA Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Good
- 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 - AAA Convenience Store 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 - AAA Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Londis Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Ambika Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Canvey Infants & Junior School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Brad Simpson's Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cornelius Vermuyden School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Elliotts Upper Crust Catering Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Canvey Day Opportunity Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Premier - AAA Convenience Store
What is Premier - AAA Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier - AAA Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Premier - AAA Convenience Store 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 - AAA Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier - AAA Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - AAA Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - AAA Convenience Store compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Premier - AAA Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Premier - AAA Convenience Store 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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