The Anchor pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: The Anchor 84 Cambridge Road, Hitchin, SG4 0JH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Anchor pub among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Anchor pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 The 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 Anchor pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Express Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about The Anchor pub
What is The Anchor pub's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 10 November 2025.
Is The 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 Anchor pub last inspected?
The Anchor pub was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor pub?
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 The Anchor pub compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The 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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