The Crown and Anchor, located on Front Street, Sowerby, has been issued a one-star hygiene rating following the inspection conducted on November 19, 2024.
This rating highlights concerns about the establishment’s adherence to food hygiene and safety standards, with key areas identified for improvement.
The inspection found that the hygienic handling of food, including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling, and storage, was generally satisfactory.
However, the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, including layout, ventilation, handwashing facilities, and pest control measures, were deemed insufficient and required improvement.
The most significant concern was the management of food safety, where inspectors identified a lack of robust systems or checks to ensure that the food served was safe to eat.
This, coupled with concerns about staff knowledge of food safety practices, led to the low overall rating.
What is a Food Standard Agency rating?
The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements.
The ratings, which are based on hygiene and safety, structural compliance, and confidence in management are routinely updated.
Across the UK, every food outlet including convenience stores, restaurants, hospitals, and care homes is given a hygiene rating.
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In the North East and North Yorkshire, the vast majority of takeaways and restaurants continue to receive a rating of three or above.
But, there are a number that are identified as causes for concern which must either make “urgent” or “major” improvements.
What each hygiene rating means
0 – Urgent Improvement Necessary
1 – Major Improvement Necessary
2 – Some Improvement Necessary
3 – Hygiene Standards Generally Satisfactory
4 – Hygiene Standards Good
5 – Hygiene Standards Very Good
The full inspection for The Crown and Anchor can be found here.
