Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Waterhead Inn food hygiene rating
The Waterhead Inn
Waterhead Hotel
Lake Road
Ambleside
LA22 0ER Inspected 20 March 2026
Lake Road
Ambleside
LA22 0ER Inspected 20 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Westmorland and Furness
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Waterhead Inn in Westmorland and Furness currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 20 March 2026. The Waterhead Inn is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Waterhead Hotel, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER.
- Business name
- The Waterhead Inn
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 20 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 299044
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
20 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Waterhead Inn.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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