The Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Darenth Road, Darenth, Kent, DA2 7QT
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Chequers among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← The Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcare Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dimples Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Broadoak Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
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 Dartford Council on 9 October 2025.
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 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does The Chequers compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Chequers is one of 16 rated food businesses in Darenth. See every hygiene rating in Darenth →
Dartford inspects and rates 1,076 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dartford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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