The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Chequers Inn 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: The Chequers Inn, 26 Church Street, Hoo St Werburgh, ME3 9AL
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers Inn sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Chequers Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Treat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Billy's Bakehouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| C&S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Chequers Inn
What is The Chequers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Chequers Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Chequers Inn was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chequers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers Inn compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers Inn holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Chequers Inn 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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