The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
The Anchor Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Lutterburn Street, Ugborough, PL21 0NG
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor Inn sits behind roughly 773 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 773 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root and Rise Living Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brackenhill Glamping Ltd. Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cut the mustard Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Shilstone (Devon) Limited Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Surface Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Mrs Deborah Blackburn Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Douro Court Cafe Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor Inn
What is The Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Anchor Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Anchor Inn last inspected?
The Anchor Inn was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor Inn holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams 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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