Higher Buck Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Higher Buck Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: Higher Buck Inn, The Square, Waddington, BB7 3HZ
How this rating has changed
Higher Buck Inn was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 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 Ribble Valley
That puts Higher Buck Inn among the 510 places in Ribble Valley 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 | 510 | 89% | ← Higher Buck Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Higher Buck Inn 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 Higher Buck Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaves Hall Country Club Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Dove Syke Nursery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Pendlewitch Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bashall Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Higher Buck Inn
What is Higher Buck Inn's food hygiene rating?
Higher Buck Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Higher Buck Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Buck Inn last inspected?
Higher Buck Inn was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Higher Buck Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Buck Inn compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
89% of the 575 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Higher Buck Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Higher Buck 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
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