Valley Store Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Valley Store Premier 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 4 July 2024, 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: 5 - 7 Hannington Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5NN
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley Store Premier sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Valley Store Premier | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Valley Store Premier 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 Valley Store Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cater Link Ltd (C/o St Luke's Special School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees At St Andrews Ridge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Valley Store Premier
What is Valley Store Premier's food hygiene rating?
Valley Store Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Valley Store Premier 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 Valley Store Premier last inspected?
Valley Store Premier was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Valley Store Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Store Premier compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Valley Store Premier holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Valley Store Premier 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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