The Anchor food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
The Anchor holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3HG
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor sits behind roughly 1,420 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← The Anchor | |
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.06.26Beijing Spring Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Albany Food Centre Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Albany Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Blendon Pre-school At St. James Church Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor
What is The Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Anchor safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Anchor last inspected?
The Anchor was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Anchor compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The 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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