Chequers on the Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Chequers on the Green 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 25 February 2026, 4 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 Inn Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3LP
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Chequers on the Green sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Chequers on the Green | |
| 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 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 Chequers on the Green 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 Chequers on the Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pabulum Limited High Halden C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Halden Heights Care Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Jennings Plantry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| The Retreat Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Chequers on the Green
What is Chequers on the Green's food hygiene rating?
Chequers on the Green has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Chequers on the Green 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 Chequers on the Green last inspected?
Chequers on the Green was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months 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 Chequers on the Green?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chequers on the Green compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Chequers on the Green holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Chequers on the Green 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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