Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - Tow Law 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: 81A High Street, Tow Law, DL13 4DP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Premier - Tow Law 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 - Tow Law Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tow Law Pharmacy Retailers - other | 70 yards away | Exempt | |
| Looking Glass House Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Page's Bakery Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| Tow Law Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store
What is Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Premier - Tow Law 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 - Tow Law Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - Tow Law 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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