The Chequers
The Chequers is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Darenth Road, Darenth, Kent, DA2 7QT, in the Dartford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Dartford oversees 1,045 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dartford is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Chequers?
The Chequers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dartford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Chequers last inspected?
The Chequers was last inspected on 2025-10-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Chequers located?
The Chequers is located at Darenth Road, Darenth, Kent , DA2 7QT, in the Dartford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA2 postcode area.