Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Castle Point
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
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Essex Way, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 1LS
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Anchor Inn among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfleet Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Benfleet Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Benfleet Methodist Church Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Coffee & Grub Hub Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cafe Max Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Candy Shell Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 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 Castle Point Council on 6 February 2026.
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 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Inn compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point 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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