The Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stevenage
The Chequers 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
The rating dates from 17 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Chequers, 164 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3LL
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ← The Chequers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
Questions about The Chequers
What is The Chequers's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 17 September 2019.
Is The Chequers 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 last inspected?
The Chequers was last inspected on 17 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage 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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