Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 32-34 Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4EA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 - Blackhall Convenience 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 - Blackhall Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blondie's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
Questions about Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store
What is Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store 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 - Blackhall Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - Blackhall Convenience 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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Premier - Blackhall Convenience Store is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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