Drop The Anchor Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Drop The Anchor Tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2019, more than 6 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: 181 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3LA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Drop The Anchor Tap among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Drop The Anchor Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 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 Drop The Anchor Tap 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 Drop The Anchor Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccafico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| CAO Cacao Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Apple House Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Brantwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Brown Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Belle Vue Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Chick King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Drop The Anchor Tap
What is Drop The Anchor Tap's food hygiene rating?
Drop The Anchor Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 13 December 2019.
Is Drop The Anchor Tap 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drop The Anchor Tap last inspected?
Drop The Anchor Tap was last inspected on 13 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Drop The Anchor Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Drop The Anchor Tap compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Drop The Anchor Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Drop The Anchor Tap 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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