Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Premier Stores 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 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2LS
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Premier Stores 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 Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Highfield Helping Hands@ St Joseph’s School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Highfield Primary School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Spring Highfield Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Kandola Bros Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| SRMC Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brizzolari's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Premier Stores
What is Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Premier Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stores compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Premier Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Premier Stores is one of 38 rated food businesses in Rowlands Gill. See every hygiene rating in Rowlands Gill →
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