Premier VJ's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Premier VJ's Store 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 13 May 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: 39-41 Chatham Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8QG
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Premier VJ's Store among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← Premier VJ's Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 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 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 VJ's Store 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 VJ's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Brougham Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dunelm & Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dart Foods Hartlepool Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Premier VJ's Store
What is Premier VJ's Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier VJ's Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Premier VJ's Store 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 VJ's Store last inspected?
Premier VJ's Store was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier VJ's Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier VJ's Store compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Premier VJ's Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Premier VJ's Store 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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