Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Chequers food hygiene rating
The Chequers
Chequers Inn
The Street
Great Tey
Essex
CO6 1JS Inspected 4 June 2026
The Street
Great Tey
Essex
CO6 1JS Inspected 4 June 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Colchester
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Chequers in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 4 June 2026. The Chequers is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Chequers Inn, The Street, Great Tey, Essex, CO6 1JS.
- Business name
- The Chequers
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 4 June 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1585386
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
4 June 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Chequers.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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