Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Premier Stores 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 23 Melrose Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3RG
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Stores sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Premier Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Done Right Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Premier Stores
What is Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Premier Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Stores compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Stores holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Premier Stores 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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