The Tipsy Heifer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
The Tipsy Heifer 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
This is a fresh result: The Tipsy Heifer was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: Haddon Grove Farm, Haddon Grove, Over Haddon, DE45 1JF
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Tipsy Heifer was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Tipsy Heifer among the 536 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 65% 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 | 536 | 65% | ← The Tipsy Heifer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 The Tipsy Heifer 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 Tipsy Heifer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Smithy Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Bulls Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 September 2025 |
| Monyash Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| The Cock And Pullett Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2024 |
| Sheldon House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Lathkil Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Farmyard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Peak Feast Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Tipsy Heifer
What is The Tipsy Heifer's food hygiene rating?
The Tipsy Heifer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Tipsy Heifer 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 Tipsy Heifer last inspected?
The Tipsy Heifer was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tipsy Heifer?
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 The Tipsy Heifer compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
65% of the 831 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Tipsy Heifer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Tipsy Heifer 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
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/fhrs
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