The Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Chequers 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: 17 Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3AT
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Chequers among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Daggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Coal Aston Service Station Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Dronfield Garden Centre Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Coal Aston Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Adams Fruits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| D S McCall Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Brookview Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Chequers
What is The Chequers's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Chequers 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 last inspected?
The Chequers was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire 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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The Chequers is one of 146 rated food businesses in Dronfield. See every hygiene rating in Dronfield →
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