Premier Café
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Premier Café has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
That's lower than the typical Wellington restaurant, which scores around 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee left front prep area, went to backend of establishment to grab manager, returned to prep area then prepared various beverages opening reach in cooler and pouring condiment; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer used approximately 2 days prior soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with coffee beans stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored above a container with raw bacon inside flip top cooler on prep area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.at 0 ppm. Operator transferred sanitation procedures to 3 compartment sink quaternary 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in wall on reach in coolers room by dining room
36-24-5
58
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on front counter area a plate with Butter 62°F cold Holding . Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator decided to added it to time as a public health control form and time marked product for the remaining time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 4 gallons of milk and 2 quarts of half half not dated marked. Per operator products opened for approximately 36 hours. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator closed doors. **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at 80°F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Premier Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Premier Café on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Premier Café compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Premier Café most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Premier Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Premier Café have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Premier Café means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Premier Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Premier Café is inspected around two times per year on average.
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