Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) 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 rating dates from 15 June 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Chequers Inn, 122 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1AS
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very 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 Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) 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 Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Deli Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Havet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Medway School Of Dancing Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Gurkha Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 65mm Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Humphrey Bean Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar)
What is Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar)'s food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) 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 Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) last inspected?
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Bar) 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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