Premier Store - Darrens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Premier Store - Darrens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2014, more than 12 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: 28A Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1DW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Store - Darrens sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Premier Store - Darrens | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Store - Darrens 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 Store - Darrens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
Questions about Premier Store - Darrens
What is Premier Store - Darrens's food hygiene rating?
Premier Store - Darrens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 February 2014.
Is Premier Store - Darrens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Store - Darrens last inspected?
Premier Store - Darrens was last inspected on 20 February 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Store - Darrens?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Store - Darrens compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Store - Darrens holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Premier Store - Darrens 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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