The Chester Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
The Chester Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Chester Arms was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Chester Arms, Bedford Road, Chicheley, MK16 9JE
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Chester Arms among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← The Chester Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Chester Arms 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 Chester Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicheley Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Sherington C of E School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Sherington Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
| Squirrel Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
Questions about The Chester Arms
What is The Chester Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Chester Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Chester Arms 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 Chester Arms last inspected?
The Chester Arms was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chester Arms?
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 Chester Arms compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and The Chester Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Chester Arms 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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