Waltzing Weasel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · High Peak
Waltzing Weasel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2022, 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: New Mills Road, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1BT
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Waltzing Weasel among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← Waltzing Weasel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Waltzing Weasel 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 Waltzing Weasel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmas Sett Valley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Sycamore Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Hayfield Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Thornsett Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Busy Bunnies Day Nursey Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Kinder Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2021 |
| Hayfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
Questions about Waltzing Weasel
What is Waltzing Weasel's food hygiene rating?
Waltzing Weasel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 11 November 2022.
Is Waltzing Weasel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waltzing Weasel last inspected?
Waltzing Weasel was last inspected on 11 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waltzing Weasel?
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 Waltzing Weasel compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Waltzing Weasel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Waltzing Weasel 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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