The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Anchor Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Anchor Inn was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 58 Friday Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor Inn sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viv's Cafe - Henley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Villa Marina Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Geo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Henley Mini Market Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hot Gossip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cafe Le Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| Chantry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor Inn
What is The Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Anchor Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Anchor Inn last inspected?
The Anchor Inn was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire 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 "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 South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor Inn holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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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