Weigh and Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Weigh and Save 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 23 November 2023, 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: 5 Wesley Street, Consett, DH8 5BJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Weigh and Save among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Weigh and Save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Weigh and Save 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 Weigh and Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Skin Rituals Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Love at First Bites Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| American Candy Consett Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Barry's Bargain Superstore Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Relmans Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
Questions about Weigh and Save
What is Weigh and Save's food hygiene rating?
Weigh and Save has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Weigh and Save 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 Weigh and Save last inspected?
Weigh and Save was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Weigh and Save?
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 Weigh and Save compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Weigh and Save is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Weigh and Save 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Weigh and Save is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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