Premier Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Premier Essentials 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 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 63 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Essentials sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Premier Essentials | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 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 Essentials 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 Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oli & Ree Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Elm Street Kidz Club Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Henry's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| OliveMae's Kitchen, Ground Floor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Skelmanthorpe Community Pantry , 1st floor Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2021 |
| Grow Refill Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2021 |
| Skelmanthorpe Savoy Sport Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
Questions about Premier Essentials
What is Premier Essentials's food hygiene rating?
Premier Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 January 2023.
Is Premier Essentials 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 Essentials last inspected?
Premier Essentials was last inspected on 14 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Essentials?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Essentials compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Essentials holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Premier Essentials 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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