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 20 June 2019, more than 7 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: The Anchor Dottery Road, Salwayash, DT6 5HU
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| L & F Catering (FG64 THX) Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Asado Fire Kitchen Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bridport Community Hospital Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Outbuildings Dorset Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Sir John Colfox School Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Goose & Badger Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
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 20 June 2019.
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 20 June 2019, more than 7 years 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 "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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