Chequers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Chequers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: 1 Dunluce Avenue, Port Rush, Portrush, BT56 8DN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Chequers among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Chequers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Cafe - Goldrush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Lacada Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Mauds Portrush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cantley's Spar Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Albany Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Antrim House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Indigo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Morelli Gelateria Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 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 Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 25 June 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chequers last inspected?
Chequers was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
How does Chequers compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Chequers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens 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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Chequers is one of 526 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
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