Premier Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Premier Express 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 6 February 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: 75 Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7SD
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Premier Express among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← Premier Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Express 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Aoithip Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Aramark@Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Clervaux Garden School Shop Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Babul's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Premier Express
What is Premier Express's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Premier Express 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 Express last inspected?
Premier Express was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Express compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Premier Express 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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