Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Chequers Inn food hygiene rating
The Chequers Inn
Chequers Inn The Street
Smarden
TN27 8QA Inspected 3 March 2026
Smarden
TN27 8QA Inspected 3 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Ashford
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Chequers Inn in Ashford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 March 2026. The Chequers Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Chequers Inn The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QA.
- Business name
- The Chequers Inn
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Ashford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1788722
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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
3 March 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
Very 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 Inn.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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