Anchor Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Anchor Vaults 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 25 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Anchor Vaults among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Anchor Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Anchor Vaults 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 Anchor Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| K Kinsella & Daughters Ltd Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Health Foods Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Harbour Youth Project Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Cross's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Grandma's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Anchor Vaults
What is Anchor Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Anchor Vaults 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 Anchor Vaults last inspected?
Anchor Vaults was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Vaults?
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 Anchor Vaults compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Anchor Vaults 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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