The Crown & Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Crown & Anchor 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 138 Front Street, Sowerby, YO7 1JN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Crown & Anchor among the 5,376 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← The Crown & Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Crown & 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 Crown & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown and anchor kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Sowerby House Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Forget-Me-Not Chocolate Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Revitalise Wellness Studio Retailers - other | 431 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Land And Sea Fisheries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Laburnum House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Holy Rood House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Budgens – Thirsk Services Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Crown & Anchor
What is The Crown & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Crown & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The Crown & Anchor 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 Crown & Anchor last inspected?
The Crown & Anchor was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown & 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown & Anchor compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown & Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Crown & 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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