Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Premier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2023, 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: 72 Dovecot Street, TS18 1LL
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Premier among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Good
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bluecorn Bakery Ltd (Unit 21) Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 14 August 2023.
Is Premier safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Premier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects 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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Premier is one of 522 rated food businesses in Stockton-on-Tees. See every hygiene rating in Stockton-on-Tees →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockton.gov.uk
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