The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Chequers Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: Chequers Inn, The Broadway, Lamberhurst, TN3 8DB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers Inn sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Stores Retailers - other | 58 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Teise And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Fidgets Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Lamberhurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Scotney Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| British Fine Foods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
Questions about The Chequers Inn
What is The Chequers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Chequers Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Chequers Inn last inspected?
The Chequers Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers Inn compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers Inn holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Chequers Inn 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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