Waterloo Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Waterloo Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Waterloo Inn was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, SK17 0DH
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 820 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ← Waterloo Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Waterloo Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Waterloo Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hall Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 October 2024 |
| Biggin By Hartington Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Newhaven Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Stanedge Grange Butchery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Newhaven Services Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Carriages Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Waterloo Inn
What is Waterloo Inn's food hygiene rating?
Waterloo Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Waterloo Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Waterloo Inn last inspected?
Waterloo Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. 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 Waterloo Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterloo Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Waterloo Inn holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Waterloo Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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