Blue Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
Blue 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 18 June 2025, 14 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Reigate and Banstead ratings →
Address: Dorking Road, Walton On The Hill, Surrey, KT20 5SL
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Blue Anchor among the 632 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 632 | 73% | ← Blue Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 239 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 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 Blue 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 Blue Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea On The Green Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Tadworth Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Chartwells At Chinthurst School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bridge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Station Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At Tadworth Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Caterpillars Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| BUPA Tadworth Grove Nursing And Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Blue Anchor
What is Blue Anchor's food hygiene rating?
Blue Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Blue 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 Blue Anchor last inspected?
Blue Anchor was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Anchor?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Anchor compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 869 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Blue 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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Blue Anchor is one of 24 rated food businesses in Walton on the Hill. See every hygiene rating in Walton on the Hill →
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