Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & 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 27 August 2024, 22 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: Post Office High Street, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9SR
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Hermitage Post Office & 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 Hermitage Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Olivia Buchanan Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The White Horse Hermitage Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hillier Garden Centre/Rosebourne Food Hall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2012 |
| Mulberry & Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores
What is Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & 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 Hermitage Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & 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 Hermitage Post Office & Stores compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & 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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