Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
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 14 April 2026, 2 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: 212 Gartons Lane, Clock Face, WA9 4RA
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← Premier | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Clock Face Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| CO-OP Distribution Centre - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Eaves Educare School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 14 April 2026.
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 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens 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 21 rated food businesses in Clock Face. See every hygiene rating in Clock Face →
St Helens inspects and rates 1,367 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in St Helens →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sthelens.gov.uk
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