Premier Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
Premier Express 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 Express was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for South Norfolk, where 2% of rated places score below 3 and 94% score 4 or 5. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: 1 Shotesham Road, Poringland, Norfolk, NR14 7LE
How this rating has changed
Premier Express has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 10 August 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express sits behind roughly 945 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 843 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← Premier Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Lee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2026 |
| Kairali South Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Zaks Poringland Diner Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Poringland Charcoal & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| Daintys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Flour Pot Catering Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At Poringland Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Poringland Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Premier Express
What is Premier Express's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Premier Express 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 Express last inspected?
Premier Express was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Express?
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 Express compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Premier Express 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Premier Express is one of 18 rated food businesses in Poringland. See every hygiene rating in Poringland →
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,111 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
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