A Better Weigh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
A Better Weigh 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 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: 132 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AH
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so A Better Weigh sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← A Better Weigh | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Better Weigh 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 A Better Weigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Truffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Coates House Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Nailsea MicroPub Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Original Factory Shop (The) Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ivy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about A Better Weigh
What is A Better Weigh's food hygiene rating?
A Better Weigh has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 13 February 2024.
Is A Better Weigh 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 A Better Weigh last inspected?
A Better Weigh was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Better Weigh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Better Weigh compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while A Better Weigh holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects A Better Weigh 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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