The Anchor PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Anchor PH 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 7 March 2025, 16 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 Anchor, Runsell Green, Danbury, CM3 4QZ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Anchor PH among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The Anchor PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 The Anchor PH 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 PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| The Aussie BBQ Company Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Xpresso Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Danbury Mission Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Zara Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Danbury Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Woodham Mortimer Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Anchor PH
What is The Anchor PH's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Anchor PH 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 PH last inspected?
The Anchor PH was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor PH?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anchor PH compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Anchor PH 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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