Anchor Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Anchor Hotel, The Anchor Hotel, High Street Saltney, CH4 8SE
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Anchor Hotel among the 1,062 places in Flintshire 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← Anchor Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 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 Anchor Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| A little give n cake Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Cafe La-chez lache community centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Barry Callebaut Beverages UK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Belgrave Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Anchor Hotel
What is Anchor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 25 September 2025.
Is 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 Anchor Hotel last inspected?
Anchor Hotel was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Hotel compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects 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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