Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store food hygiene rating
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Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store 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 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 the Forge, Main Road, Marchwood, SO40 4US
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Marchwood Convenience Store 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 Marchwood Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulthi Hut Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Marchwood C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bower Lodge School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brooke House Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amira Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store
What is Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store 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 Express Marchwood Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Premier Express Marchwood Convenience Store 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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