Hope & Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
Hope & Anchor 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 12 January 2023, more than 3 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: The Hope And Anchor, Station Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AD
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Hope & Anchor among the 849 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 849 | 80% | ← Hope & Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 69 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 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 Hope & 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 Hope & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstreet Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Chalk Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Brown Bag Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dessert Maid Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2024 |
| Brown Bag Natural Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Hope & Anchor
What is Hope & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Hope & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Hope & Anchor 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 Hope & Anchor last inspected?
Hope & Anchor was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hope & Anchor?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope & Anchor compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Hope & Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Hope & 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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