The Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Colchester
The Anchor 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 16 April 2024, more than 2 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: 9 Station Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0AZ
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← The Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Community Fridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Scoff Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Yo! To Go! Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| New Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Chris's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Direct pizza company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Gardenia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Anchor
What is The Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 16 April 2024.
Is The 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Anchor last inspected?
The Anchor was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anchor compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester 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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The Anchor is one of 51 rated food businesses in Tiptree. See every hygiene rating in Tiptree →
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