Chess Vale Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Chess Vale Bowling Club 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 5 December 2017, more than 8 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: Chess Vale Bowls Club, 111 Asheridge Road, Chesham, HP5 2PZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chess Vale Bowling Club among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Chess Vale Bowling Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Very 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 Chess Vale Bowling Club 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 Chess Vale Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheridge Food Store / Nisa Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ivingswood Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Favorite Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Londis - BWS Greenway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| The Belmont Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2015 |
| Berkeley Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Chesham Rugby Union Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2017 |
Questions about Chess Vale Bowling Club
What is Chess Vale Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Chess Vale Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 December 2017.
Is Chess Vale Bowling Club 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 Chess Vale Bowling Club last inspected?
Chess Vale Bowling Club was last inspected on 5 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chess Vale Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chess Vale Bowling Club compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chess Vale Bowling Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chess Vale Bowling Club 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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