The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
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 31 March 2026, 3 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: Claypit Lane, Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Chequers Inn among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Pit Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fairburn Mews Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2016 |
| Fairburn Vale Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Fryston Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Kippax W S S Club No Boots Allowed Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2007 |
| Fairfield Close Post Office Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Jill And Andy's Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2016 |
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 Leeds Council on 31 March 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 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds 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 Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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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