U Weigh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
U Weigh 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 12 June 2025, 13 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.
Address: 51 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AD
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts U Weigh among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 84% 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 | 958 | 84% | ← U Weigh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to U Weigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Hythe) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bank Street News & Deli Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Gingers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Everest Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chocolate Deli Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Azzur Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about U Weigh
What is U Weigh's food hygiene rating?
U Weigh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 12 June 2025.
Is U Weigh 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 U Weigh last inspected?
U Weigh was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does U Weigh compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and U Weigh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects U 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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U Weigh is one of 128 rated food businesses in Hythe. See every hygiene rating in Hythe →
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