The Anchor Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Anchor Hotel 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: John Martin Street, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6AB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor Hotel sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← The Anchor Hotel | |
| 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parky on the Bridge Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Haydon Bridge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Haydonian Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Oddfellows Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Reading Rooms Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| WMH Fresh Meats Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Claire's Newsagents Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about The Anchor Hotel
What is The Anchor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Anchor Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Anchor Hotel was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months 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 The Anchor Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anchor Hotel compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor Hotel holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Anchor Hotel 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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