Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Premier holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 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: 17 St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6NU
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 722 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ← Premier | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cakes Of Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 55 Wade Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| City Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Lichfield Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bore Street Bakery Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lichfield Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Premier safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Premier last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield 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 "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 Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield 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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