A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) 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.
Questions about A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts)
What is A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts)'s food hygiene rating?
A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 March 2026.
Is A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) last inspected?
A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts) 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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