Premier Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Premier Supermarket 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
This is a fresh result: Premier Supermarket was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 282 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LS
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Premier Supermarket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 Supermarket 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 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Chick N To Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Premier Supermarket
What is Premier Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Premier Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Premier Supermarket 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 Supermarket last inspected?
Premier Supermarket was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Supermarket compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Supermarket holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Premier Supermarket 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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