The Waterfall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Waterfall 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
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
How it compares in Derby City
A 2 is rare: only 28 of 1,975 rated places in Derby City score this low, about one in 71. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← The Waterfall | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Waterfall the inspector recorded concerns over 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 The Waterfall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B&B Hotel Derby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Waterfall
What is The Waterfall's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfall has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derby City Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Waterfall 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 The Waterfall last inspected?
The Waterfall was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Waterfall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Waterfall compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while The Waterfall holds a 2. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Waterfall 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 Derby City, 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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