Premier Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Premier Shop 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 13 January 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: 79 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4BQ
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Shop sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← Premier Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| BG's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| East Street News Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2021 |
| Empress Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Central Pie Shop Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| 4NETTI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| British Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Premier Shop
What is Premier Shop's food hygiene rating?
Premier Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 13 January 2014.
Is Premier Shop 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 Shop last inspected?
Premier Shop was last inspected on 13 January 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Shop compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Shop holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Premier Shop 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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