The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 2 Thurstaston Road, Irby, CH61 0HA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Anchor Inn among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Manor Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Irby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Irby Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Brown Bear Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Irby Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Thurstaston Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Irby Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about The Anchor Inn
What is The Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The 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 The Anchor Inn last inspected?
The Anchor Inn was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral 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 "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 The Anchor Inn compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral 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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