Premier Sids Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Premier Sids 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: 136 Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YH
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Sids Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,374 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ← Premier Sids Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Sids 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 Sids Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Absolute Futbol Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Angelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Baker Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Premier Sids Convenience Store
What is Premier Sids Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Sids Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Premier Sids 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 Sids Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Sids Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Sids Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Sids Convenience Store compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Sids Convenience Store holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Premier Sids 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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