The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Chequers Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Chequers Green, Lymington, SO41 8AH
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chequers Inn sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← The Chequers Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst View Caravan Park Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Oakhaven Hospice Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Colten Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Alexander Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Fish N Tails Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Holly Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Belmore Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about The Chequers Inn
What is The Chequers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chequers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Chequers Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Chequers Inn last inspected?
The Chequers Inn was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chequers Inn compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Chequers Inn holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest 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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