Hope Anchor Hotel
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Hope Anchor Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Hope Anchor Hotel Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HA, in the Rother local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rother oversees 999 registered food businesses, of which 95% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rother is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Hope Anchor Hotel?
Hope Anchor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rother.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Hope Anchor Hotel last inspected?
Hope Anchor Hotel was last inspected on 2025-10-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Hope Anchor Hotel located?
Hope Anchor Hotel is located at Hope Anchor Hotel Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex , TN31 7HA, in the Rother local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN31 postcode area.