Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Premier holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 July 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: 29-31 Blackbrook Road, St Helens, WA11 9PT
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Premier | |
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ashurst Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Broad Oak Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Chain Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ashtons Green Community Allotment Association Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Premier
What is Premier's food hygiene rating?
Premier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Premier safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Premier last inspected?
Premier was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Premier holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens 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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