The Food Weighhouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Food Weighhouse 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 19 June 2023, more than 3 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: 8 Market Place, DL8 1EQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Food Weighhouse among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Food Weighhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 The Food Weighhouse 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 The Food Weighhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bedale Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| JB Cockburn & Sons Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Leadout the Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Old Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Food Weighhouse
What is The Food Weighhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Food Weighhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 19 June 2023.
Is The Food Weighhouse 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 The Food Weighhouse last inspected?
The Food Weighhouse was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Food Weighhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Food Weighhouse compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Weighhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Food Weighhouse 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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