The Anchor Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
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 9 August 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Anchor Inn Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AZ
How this rating has changed
The Anchor Hotel was re-inspected on 9 August 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2023 | Exempt 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Anchor Hotel among the 2,425 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← The Anchor Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vape and Grocery Retailers - other | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pronti Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Cookhouse Warminster Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Bath Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Coffee 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Old Bell Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Malto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Neighbourhood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
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 Wiltshire Council on 9 August 2023.
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 9 August 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor Hotel?
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 Hotel compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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The Anchor Hotel is one of 113 rated food businesses in Warminster. See every hygiene rating in Warminster →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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