Hope and Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Hope and Anchor 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
The rating dates from 26 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 Market Street, LA11 7JU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Hope and Anchor among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Hope and Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Hope and 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 Hope and Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 April 2025 |
| Bridge House Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cockles Convenience Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Spud Ladies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Home-Made Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Flookburgh CE Primary School School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Brooke Supplies - In the Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| C S Drinks Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 414 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Hope and Anchor
What is Hope and Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Hope and Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 April 2023.
Is Hope and Anchor 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 Hope and Anchor last inspected?
Hope and Anchor was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hope and Anchor?
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 Hope and Anchor compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Hope and Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Hope and 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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