The Chequers Hainford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
The Chequers Hainford 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
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: The Chequers, 10 Stratton Road, Hainford, NR10 3AY
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Chequers Hainford among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← The Chequers Hainford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Chequers Hainford 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 Hainford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Waller Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Woodman's Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Joy Thai Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| St Edward The Confessor Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| The Fox Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| U.T.O.T Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At Frettenham Primary Partnership School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Chequers Hainford
What is The Chequers Hainford's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Hainford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The Chequers Hainford 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 Chequers Hainford last inspected?
The Chequers Hainford was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers Hainford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chequers Hainford compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers Hainford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Chequers Hainford 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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