Anchor Tap & Bottle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
Anchor Tap & Bottle 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 19 January 2022, more than 4 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: 142 Watford Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3BZ
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Anchor Tap & Bottle sits behind roughly 472 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ← Anchor Tap & Bottle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Very good
- 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 Anchor Tap & Bottle 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 Anchor Tap & Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe-O Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2017 |
| Bar Brothers Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bmt Catering Ltd @ Storm Technologies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Ascot Road Community Free School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| BaxterStorey @ Allwyn Entertainment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Best Before Project Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
Questions about Anchor Tap & Bottle
What is Anchor Tap & Bottle's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Tap & Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Three Rivers Council on 19 January 2022.
Is Anchor Tap & Bottle 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 Anchor Tap & Bottle last inspected?
Anchor Tap & Bottle was last inspected on 19 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Tap & Bottle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Tap & Bottle compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while Anchor Tap & Bottle holds a 4. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Anchor Tap & Bottle 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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