Arch & Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
Arch & 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 3 July 2026, 2 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.
87% of rated food businesses in Halton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Halton ratings →
Address: Queensbury Way, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9DU
How this rating has changed
Arch & Anchor has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 3 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Halton
That puts Arch & Anchor among the 617 places in Halton holding top marks, 74% 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 | 617 | 74% | ← Arch & Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Arch & 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 Arch & Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Four Topped Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| BYK Additives - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Brew & Bake Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Arch & Anchor
What is Arch & Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Arch & Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Arch & 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 Arch & Anchor last inspected?
Arch & Anchor was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arch & Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Arch & Anchor compare to other places in Halton?
74% of the 829 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Arch & Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Arch & 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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Arch & Anchor is one of 413 rated food businesses in Widnes. See every hygiene rating in Widnes →
Halton inspects and rates 903 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Halton →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.halton.gov.uk
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