The Crab & Anchor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
The Crab & Anchor holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Crab & Anchor was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre, Links Way, GU14 0NA
How it compares in Rushmoor
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 629 rated places in Rushmoor score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← The Crab & Anchor | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crab & Anchor the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Crab & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aspens At Cove School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Brookside Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Cleverchefs Catering @ Tower Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bridge Road Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about The Crab & Anchor
What is The Crab & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Crab & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rushmoor Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The Crab & Anchor safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Crab & Anchor last inspected?
The Crab & Anchor was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crab & Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Crab & Anchor compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while The Crab & Anchor holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects The Crab & 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rushmoor, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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