The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Anchor Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Anchor Inn was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3ET
How this rating has changed
The Anchor Inn was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Anchor Inn among the 1,104 places in East Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Very 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 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 The Anchor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indulge In Beer Mobile caterer | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bessi Mai's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Beer Fisheries Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Barrel Of Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Rock Villa Off Licence Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Cream Shop Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor Inn
What is The Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Anchor Inn 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 Anchor Inn last inspected?
The Anchor Inn was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anchor Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The 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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The Anchor Inn is one of 139 rated food businesses in Seaton. See every hygiene rating in Seaton →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,552 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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