The Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
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 14 June 2024, more than 2 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: East End, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5LB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Chequers among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Haven Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| All Saints View Reablement Unit Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cleverkidz Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Chantry Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 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 Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 June 2024.
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 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire 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 28 rated food businesses in Houghton Regis. See every hygiene rating in Houghton Regis →
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