Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Anchor 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: 11 Honestone Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DJ
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Anchor sits behind roughly 578 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ← Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack In The Box Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Deluxe Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Gurkha Bideford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Highwood Care Home Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Anchor
What is Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Anchor 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 Anchor last inspected?
Anchor was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor?
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 Anchor compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Anchor holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects 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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