The Chaser Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Chaser Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Chaser Inn was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Chaser, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, TN11 9PE
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chaser Inn sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← The Chaser Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chaser 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 Chaser Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Ightham Mote (National Trust) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Plaxtol Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Plaxtol Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Plaxtol Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Plaxtol Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Greensand Ridge Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| The Plough, Ivy Hatch Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about The Chaser Inn
What is The Chaser Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chaser Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Chaser Inn 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 The Chaser Inn last inspected?
The Chaser Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chaser Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chaser Inn compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while The Chaser Inn holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Chaser 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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