Premier Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Premier Express 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: Premier Stores, Channel View, Penygarn, NP4 8BN
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Express sits behind roughly 639 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ← Premier Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plas-Y-Garn Care Home Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Penygarn Community Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Penygarn Under Fives at Penygarn Primary School Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Chartwells at St Albans RC School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Pontymoile under fives at Pontypool Active Living Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Pontypool Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cylch TI A FI Pontypwl Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Premier Express
What is Premier Express's food hygiene rating?
Premier Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torfaen Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Premier Express 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 Express last inspected?
Premier Express was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Express compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Express holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Premier Express 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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