The Tipsy Anchor food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
The Tipsy Anchor holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 27C Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1AG
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tipsy Anchor sits behind roughly 891 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ← The Tipsy Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Tipsy 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 Tipsy Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Amaretto Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Baha Kitchen @ Yalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Tipsy Anchor
What is The Tipsy Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Tipsy Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 27 February 2025.
Is The Tipsy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tipsy Anchor last inspected?
The Tipsy Anchor was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tipsy 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tipsy Anchor compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while The Tipsy Anchor holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Tipsy 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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