Anchor Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Sunderland
Anchor Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 April 2017, more than 9 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: Anchor Lodge Guest House, 16, Roker Terrace, SR6 9NB
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Anchor Lodge sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Anchor Lodge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Anchor Lodge 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 Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Antico Restaurant Roker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Abingdon Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Cafe Bungalow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Anchor Lodge
What is Anchor Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 April 2017.
Is Anchor Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Anchor Lodge last inspected?
Anchor Lodge was last inspected on 25 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Lodge compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Anchor Lodge holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Anchor Lodge 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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