The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The Plough holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: 127 Gloucester Road North, Filton, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7PY
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← The Plough | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey-Airbus Group Limited- Filton Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bawa Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barranco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bella Italia Bristol Abbeywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Plough safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire 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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