The Anchor 1774 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
The Anchor 1774 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 24 April 2023, more than 3 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: 42 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5BH
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts The Anchor 1774 among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← The Anchor 1774 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Anchor 1774 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 1774, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfords Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Melanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Kingfisher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Riverside Ice Cream & Refreshment Mobile caterer | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor 1774
What is The Anchor 1774's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor 1774 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 24 April 2023.
Is The Anchor 1774 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 1774 last inspected?
The Anchor 1774 was last inspected on 24 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Anchor 1774?
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 Anchor 1774 compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and The Anchor 1774 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects The Anchor 1774 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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