Anchor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
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 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Anchor Inn High Street, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4QF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Anchor Inn among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Anchor Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 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 Anchor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maydown Farm Ltd Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Burton Bradstock CE Primary School School/college/university | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Hive Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Freshwater Caravan Site - Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Jurassic Fun Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Anchor Inn
What is Anchor Inn's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 December 2024.
Is 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 Anchor Inn last inspected?
Anchor Inn was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects 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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Anchor Inn is one of 18 rated food businesses in Burton Bradstock. See every hygiene rating in Burton Bradstock →
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