Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Anchor Inn 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
This rating dates from 17 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Whittonstall, Northumberland, DH8 9JN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Anchor Inn among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Anchor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittonstall First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Feathers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Stocksfield Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dr Syntax Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Wheelbirks Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Vindomora Country Lodges Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ebchester Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Anchor Inn
What is Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Anchor Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Anchor Inn was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Inn?
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 Anchor Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects 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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