Premier Sweetland Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Premier Sweetland 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 20 May 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: 14 Drayton Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HW
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Sweetland Convenience Store sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Premier Sweetland Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 Very 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 Sweetland 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 Sweetland Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Premier Sweetland Convenience Store
What is Premier Sweetland Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Sweetland Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Premier Sweetland 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 Sweetland Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Sweetland Convenience Store was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Sweetland Convenience Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Sweetland Convenience Store compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Sweetland Convenience Store holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Premier Sweetland 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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