The Old Chequers

Friston

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 6 March 2025 by East Suffolk.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Chequers in Friston 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?

Old Chequers,
Aldeburgh Road,
Friston,
Saxmundham,
IP17 1NP

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

Who inspects The Old Chequers?

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

Questions about The Old Chequers

What is The Old Chequers’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 March 2025.

When was The Old Chequers last inspected?

The Old Chequers was last inspected by East Suffolk on 6 March 2025.

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.