Premier Vak Stores & Off License food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Premier Vak Stores & Off License 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
This is a fresh result: Premier Vak Stores & Off License was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Gateshead score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gateshead ratings →
Address: 66 Malvern Gardens, Lobley Hill, NE11 9LJ
How this rating has changed
Premier Vak Stores & Off License was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Premier Vak Stores & Off License among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← Premier Vak Stores & Off License | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 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 Vak Stores & Off License 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 Vak Stores & Off License, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 40 Ounce Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Premier Vak Stores & Off License
What is Premier Vak Stores & Off License's food hygiene rating?
Premier Vak Stores & Off License has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Premier Vak Stores & Off License 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 Vak Stores & Off License last inspected?
Premier Vak Stores & Off License was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Vak Stores & Off License?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Vak Stores & Off License compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,438 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Vak Stores & Off License is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Premier Vak Stores & Off License 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 Vak Stores & Off License is one of 15 rated food businesses in Lobley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Lobley Hill →
Gateshead inspects and rates 1,642 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Gateshead →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk
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