Premier Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Premier Convenience Store 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: 26 Trinity Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Premier Convenience Store among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Premier Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Premier Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| MFG Halstead Londis Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Halstead BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Halstead Day Centre Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| The Locomotive Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Buzy Beanz Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Halstead Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Premier Convenience Store
What is Premier Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Premier Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Premier Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store last inspected?
Premier Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Premier Convenience Store compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Premier 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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Premier Convenience Store is one of 127 rated food businesses in Halstead. See every hygiene rating in Halstead →
Braintree inspects and rates 1,267 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Braintree →
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