The Blue Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Blue Anchor holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Blue Anchor Hotel, 68 Main Road, Bolton le Sands, LA5 8DN
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blue Anchor sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← The Blue Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Bolton Le Sands Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Far Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bolton-le-Sands CE Primary School School/college/university | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| J.C Bowker Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Packet Bridge Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ellel WOW Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Royal Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about The Blue Anchor
What is The Blue Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 17 April 2024.
Is The Blue Anchor safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Anchor last inspected?
The Blue Anchor was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Blue Anchor compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while The Blue Anchor holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Blue Anchor 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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