The Anchor food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Anchor 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 13 February 2026, 4 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 Street, Walberswick, Suffolk, IP18 6UA
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← The Anchor | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parish Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Tea Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Black Dog Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Salt Shore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sole Bay Fish Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Samantha K's Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Harbour Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Anchor
What is The Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Anchor 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 The Anchor last inspected?
The Anchor was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The 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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