The Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The Anchor Inn 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: Gloucester Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1JY
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Anchor Inn among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← The Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 The Anchor Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Teddies Pre-School School/college/university | 291 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| One Stop Stores - Thornbury Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Alexandra Way Eph Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At The Castle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Beech House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Your Local- Thornbury Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 September 2025 |
| Butties Sandwich Bar Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about The Anchor Inn
What is The Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Anchor Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Anchor Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor Inn?
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 The Anchor Inn compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Anchor Inn 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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