The Anchor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
The 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: The Anchor High Street, Ripley, GU23 6AE
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Anchor among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 The 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 Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Sodexo at Ripley Court School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ferma Farm Shop and Bistro Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about The Anchor
What is The Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The 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 Anchor last inspected?
The Anchor was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Anchor compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The 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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