The Chequers Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Chequers Public House 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 Chequers Public House was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 58 Carter Street, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NG
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers Public House sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← The Chequers Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Fordham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Roost Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Linhs Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Fordham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2015 |
| The Crown Fordham Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Chequers Public House
What is The Chequers Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Chequers Public House 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 Chequers Public House last inspected?
The Chequers Public House was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Public House compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers Public House holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Chequers Public House 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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