Blue Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
Blue Anchor 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 27 February 2019, more than 7 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: Blue Anchor Inn, 153 Mold Road, Buckley, CH7 2NH
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Blue Anchor Inn among the 1,062 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← Blue Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistre Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Mai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Legends Cafe & Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Buckley Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Flintshire Childcare Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Blue Anchor Inn
What is Blue Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 27 February 2019.
Is Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor Inn last inspected?
Blue Anchor Inn was last inspected on 27 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Anchor Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blue Anchor Inn compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Blue Anchor 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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