Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
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 4 December 2018, more than 7 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: 2 Church Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BE
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Premier Stores among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Premier Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ evi Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Mini Market Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Continental Bar Ebbw Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
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 Blaenau Gwent Council on 4 December 2018.
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 4 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent 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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