Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores 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 20 March 2019, more than 7 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: 1 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6LR
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 St Johns 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 St Johns Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Lily's Chops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores
What is Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 20 March 2019.
Is Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores 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 Stores St Johns Post Office Stores last inspected?
Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores was last inspected on 20 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 St Johns Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 St Johns 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, and Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Premier Stores St Johns 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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