The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Chequers Inn 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 18 November 2025, 7 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 75 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6BJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Chequers Inn among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Pharmacy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Tesco Express Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Dottys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Anchor Brands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cesare Fiorucci UK Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| miNATURALS Nutrition Inc. Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Nutrex Plus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Omvits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about The Chequers Inn
What is The Chequers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Chequers Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Chequers Inn was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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The Chequers Inn is one of 22 rated food businesses in Lytchett Matravers. See every hygiene rating in Lytchett Matravers →
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