Chequers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basildon
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 30 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: 44 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BQ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Chequers among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 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 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 Chequers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Flamingo / Platts Platters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Cloud9 Espresso Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Billericay Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bella Ischia LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Indian Ruchi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
Questions about Chequers
What is Chequers's food hygiene rating?
Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 30 May 2025.
Is 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 Chequers last inspected?
Chequers was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chequers compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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