The Chequers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Chequers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 14 November 2025, 9 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: Fingest Farm, Fingest Lane, Fingest, RG9 6QD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers sits behind roughly 3,260 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,260 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ← The Chequers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turville Forest School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Bull And Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Cadmore End Church Of England School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Rackleys Chiltern Hills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| The Yew Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Impact Food Group Trading As School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| ARA Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2019 |
| Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Chequers
What is The Chequers's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 14 November 2025.
Is The Chequers 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chequers last inspected?
The Chequers was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers holds a 4. 537 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Chequers 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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