Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
Anchor Inn 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 November 2025, 7 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: Epney, Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7LN
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Anchor Inn sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ← Anchor Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Anchor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Stables Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Frampton On Severn Community Association Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2025 |
| Everfresh Natural Foods Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Joes Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Hanbaobao Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| Hotbox Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| King Rooster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Anchor Inn
What is Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Anchor Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Anchor Inn was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Inn?
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 Anchor Inn compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while Anchor Inn holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects 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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