Premier Ilkley Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Premier Ilkley Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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 The Parade, Valley Drive, Ilkley, LS29 8NT
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Ilkley Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,624 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ← Premier Ilkley Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 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 Ilkley 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 Ilkley Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Hollygarth Social Club (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Methodist Homes Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Furniss Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Hutchison Catering at Ashlands Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Mayfield View Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ilkley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Premier Ilkley Convenience Store
What is Premier Ilkley Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Ilkley Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Premier Ilkley Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Premier Ilkley Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Ilkley Convenience Store was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Ilkley Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ilkley Convenience Store compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Ilkley Convenience Store holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Premier Ilkley 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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