Premier Nobles food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Premier Nobles 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Nobles Convenience Store, 16 - 17 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ER
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Nobles sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← Premier Nobles | |
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 Nobles 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 Nobles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Christie's Stores Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Big George Entertainment Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Breakwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Premier Nobles
What is Premier Nobles's food hygiene rating?
Premier Nobles has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Premier Nobles 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 Nobles last inspected?
Premier Nobles was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Nobles?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Nobles compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Nobles holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Premier Nobles 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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