Hope and Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
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 4 October 2022, 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: 29 Sandy Lane, Royton, OL2 5QP
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Hope and Anchor among the 1,254 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Hope and Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| ASDA Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
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 Oldham Council on 4 October 2022.
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 4 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hope and Anchor compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Hope and Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham 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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