Blue Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 32 School Lane, Aintree, L10 8LH
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Blue Anchor Inn among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Blue Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles Aintree Village Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aintree Lane (Respite) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Abbey Groceries Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Cherry Cottage Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Cafe Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
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 Sefton Council on 22 November 2024.
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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Anchor Inn compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton 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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