Plough and Harrow, Monknash food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Plough and Harrow, Monknash holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Plough And Harrow, Monknash, CF71 7QQ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Plough and Harrow, Monknash among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Plough and Harrow, Monknash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 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 Plough and Harrow, Monknash 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 Plough and Harrow, Monknash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Coast Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Dog House Marcross Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wick Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Plough and Harrow, Monknash
What is Plough and Harrow, Monknash's food hygiene rating?
Plough and Harrow, Monknash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Plough and Harrow, Monknash 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plough and Harrow, Monknash last inspected?
Plough and Harrow, Monknash was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough and Harrow, Monknash?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough and Harrow, Monknash compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Plough and Harrow, Monknash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Plough and Harrow, Monknash 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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