The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
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
This is a fresh result: The Chequers Inn was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Norfolk ratings →
Address: The Chequers, Front Street, Binham, NR21 0AL
How this rating has changed
The Chequers Inn was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Chequers Inn among the 1,247 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,247 | 86% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| W B Case Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Hindringham Hall Gardens Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Langham Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Norse Commercial Services Limited - Langham Village School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Pavilion Community Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Mrs Temple's Cheese Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Norfolk Brewhouse Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 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 North Norfolk Council on 13 July 2026.
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 13 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk 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 "very 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 North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,444 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk 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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