The Rope & Anchor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Rope & Anchor holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 February 2026, 5 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.
Address: 4 Sarum Street, Poole, BH15 1JW
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rope & Anchor sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← The Rope & Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 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 The Rope & 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 Rope & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs Pie and Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Antelope Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Calypso Charters Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Chickpeas Falafel and Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Amity Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Poole Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
Questions about The Rope & Anchor
What is The Rope & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Rope & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Rope & 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rope & Anchor last inspected?
The Rope & Anchor was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rope & Anchor?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rope & Anchor compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while The Rope & Anchor holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Rope & 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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