The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
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 14 March 2026, 3 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: Anchor Inn, 16 Bollards Lane, Sutton Bonington, LE12 5PA
How it compares in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor Inn sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Bonington Pre School Play Group Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Kings Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Gallery 119 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| The Square @ The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Pasture Lane Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Boningtons Farm Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Food Re-Store - The Barn And Bandstand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
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 Rushcliffe Council on 14 March 2026.
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 14 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anchor Inn compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor Inn holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe 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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