Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
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 20 September 2023, 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: 13 St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Premier Stores among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Premier Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Hywel Dda Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Cegin Fach Hywel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitland Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Hoffi Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mabiko Mobile caterer | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 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 Carmarthenshire Council on 20 September 2023.
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 20 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Premier Stores is one of 48 rated food businesses in Whitland. See every hygiene rating in Whitland →
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