The Blue Anchor Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Blue Anchor Pub 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: Blue Anchor Inn, Grange Road, Platt, TN15 8ND
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Blue Anchor Pub among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The Blue Anchor Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The Blue Anchor Pub 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 Blue Anchor Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Contract Dining Company At Platt Primary School School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Du Monde Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| MFG Bracken Hill Londis Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| PimmyZ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| TJ's Seafood Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
| Great Comp Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At Borough Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Anchor Pub
What is The Blue Anchor Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Anchor Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Blue Anchor Pub 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 The Blue Anchor Pub last inspected?
The Blue Anchor Pub was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Anchor Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Blue Anchor Pub compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Anchor Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Blue Anchor Pub 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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