The Anchor Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
The Anchor Hotel 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 15 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: The Quay, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AT
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Anchor Hotel among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← The Anchor Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Delights Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Hello Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Coco & Nut Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Royal Burnham Yacht Club Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Burnham Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ground Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Anchor Hotel
What is The Anchor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Anchor Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Anchor Hotel was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Anchor Hotel compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Anchor Hotel is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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