Premier Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
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 rating dates from 1 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Premier Express, Ground Floor, 142 Essex Road, N1 8LX
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← Premier Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 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 Islington Council on 1 May 2024.
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 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington 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 "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 Express compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington 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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