The Chequers Public House

Ely

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Chequers Public House scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 May 2026 by East Cambridgeshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Chequers Public House, from November 2019 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Chequers Public House.

Food hygiene rating history for The Chequers Public House
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 November 2019	4 / 5	Good
13 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Chequers Public House in Ely has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

58 Carter Street,
Fordham,
Ely,
Cambridgeshire,
CB7 5NG

The Chequers Public House Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Chequers Public House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Chequers Public House?

Food hygiene at The Chequers Public House is inspected by East Cambridgeshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastcambs.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Chequers Public House

What is The Chequers Public House’s food hygiene rating?

The Chequers Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 May 2026.

When was The Chequers Public House last inspected?

The Chequers Public House was last inspected by East Cambridgeshire on 13 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.