The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Plough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB
How it compares in Ealing
That puts The Plough among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ← The Plough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Plough none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktiva Camps At Mount Carmel RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Apple Tree Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Andy's Quality Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Armenian Church Trust UK Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aces Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aramark @ Ealing Green College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Anya's Way Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Plough safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Plough and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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