Plough Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Plough Hotel 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 11 January 2019, more than 7 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: Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Plough Hotel among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Plough Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Sgwar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 September 2022 |
| Dewi James & Co(Butchers) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Flames Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 October 2025 |
| Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| The Carrot Cruncher Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Community Fridge and Freezer Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Meithrinfa Teifi Tots Nursery Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Plough Hotel
What is Plough Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Plough Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 January 2019.
Is Plough Hotel 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 Plough Hotel last inspected?
Plough Hotel was last inspected on 11 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Hotel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Plough Hotel 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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