The Hope and Anchor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Hope and Anchor 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: 94 Vale Street, Denbigh, LL16 3BW
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Hope and Anchor among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← The Hope and Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 Hope and 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 The Hope and Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J H Jones & Co Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2017 |
| Llys Nant Residential Home Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2014 |
| Maes Teg Residential Home Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2014 |
| Vale Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Daniel Morris Butchers Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Theatr Twm Or Nant Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2016 |
Questions about The Hope and Anchor
What is The Hope and Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Hope and Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Hope and 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hope and Anchor last inspected?
The Hope and Anchor was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hope and 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hope and Anchor compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hope and Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Hope and 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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