The Chaser Inn

Shipbourne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Chaser Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 20 May 2026 by Tonbridge and Malling.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Chaser Inn, from October 2020 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Chaser Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Chaser Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 October 2020	4 / 5	Good
20 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Chaser Inn in Shipbourne 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?

The Chaser,
Stumble Hill,
Shipbourne,
Tonbridge,
TN11 9PE

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

Who inspects The Chaser Inn?

Food hygiene at The Chaser Inn is inspected by Tonbridge and Malling, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tmbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Chaser Inn

What is The Chaser Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Chaser Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 May 2026.

When was The Chaser Inn last inspected?

The Chaser Inn was last inspected by Tonbridge and Malling on 20 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.