Chequers Tree PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Chequers Tree PH 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 16 April 2025, 14 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 Public House, High Street, Prestwood, HP16 9HD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Chequers Tree PH sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Chequers Tree PH | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Chequers Tree PH 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 Tree PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Stirrett Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Pathila Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Prestwood Village Store Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Prestwood Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2014 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2013 |
| Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Prestwood Junior School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
Questions about Chequers Tree PH
What is Chequers Tree PH's food hygiene rating?
Chequers Tree PH has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Chequers Tree PH 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 Tree PH last inspected?
Chequers Tree PH was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chequers Tree PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chequers Tree PH compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Chequers Tree PH holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chequers Tree PH 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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