The Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Chequers 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 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 61 - 63 High Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AY
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Chequers 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% | ← The Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2024 |
| Aylesford Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aylesford Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aylesford RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Aylesford Priory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Base Camp With Sweet Sensations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Charles Busby Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Appleton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about The Chequers
What is The Chequers's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Chequers 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 last inspected?
The Chequers was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months 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 The Chequers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers 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 The Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling 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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