Premier Express Phoenix Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Premier Express Phoenix Stores 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: 1 Springfield Road, Darlington, DL1 2QD
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express Phoenix Stores sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← Premier Express Phoenix Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express Phoenix Stores 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 Express Phoenix Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cadmen Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Bewick House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bartons Fish \& Chips Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Premier Express Phoenix Stores
What is Premier Express Phoenix Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express Phoenix Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Premier Express Phoenix Stores 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 Express Phoenix Stores last inspected?
Premier Express Phoenix Stores was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Express Phoenix Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Express Phoenix Stores compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express Phoenix Stores holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Premier Express Phoenix Stores 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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