The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Chequers Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Chequers Inn, The Street, Kettleburgh, IP13 7JT
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers Inn sits behind roughly 1,996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,996 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chequers 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 The Chequers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
| Snooty Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Brandeston Hall School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Niche Cocktails Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Easton Farm Park Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Easton White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Easton Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Granary Nursery School Ltd School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Chequers Inn
What is The Chequers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 March 2025.
Is The Chequers Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chequers Inn last inspected?
The Chequers Inn was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Chequers Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers Inn holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Chequers 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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