Chequer Tree Fishery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Chequer Tree Fishery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Chequer Tree Trout Fishery Chequer Tree Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3JR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Chequer Tree Fishery among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Chequer Tree Fishery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Very 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 Chequer Tree Fishery 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 Chequer Tree Fishery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ripleys Garden Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Jennings Plantry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| The Retreat Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
| Plurenden Partnership Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Bull Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Chequer Tree Fishery
What is Chequer Tree Fishery's food hygiene rating?
Chequer Tree Fishery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 12 May 2021.
Is Chequer Tree Fishery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chequer Tree Fishery last inspected?
Chequer Tree Fishery was last inspected on 12 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chequer Tree Fishery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chequer Tree Fishery compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Chequer Tree Fishery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Chequer Tree Fishery 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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