The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaby
The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) 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 15 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Station Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, LE19 2HS
How it compares in Blaby
That puts The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Inn (Wet Sales Only) 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 Inn (Wet Sales Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Coppice Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aspris Forest House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Carlton Park Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Britannia Buffet Services Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Fulmore Farm Dairy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Blaby & Whetstone Social And Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only)
What is The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only)'s food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 15 September 2021.
Is The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) 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 Inn (Wet Sales Only) last inspected?
The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn (Wet Sales Only) compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) 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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