Plough & Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Plough & Harrow 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 4 April 2018, more than 8 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: 770 Chester Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0LS
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Plough & Harrow among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Plough & Harrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 & Harrow 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 & Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Stuffed Mobile Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Fairlawns Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Aston Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Aldridge Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldridge Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Aldridge Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2017 |
Questions about Plough & Harrow
What is Plough & Harrow's food hygiene rating?
Plough & Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 4 April 2018.
Is Plough & Harrow 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 & Harrow last inspected?
Plough & Harrow was last inspected on 4 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough & Harrow?
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 & Harrow compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Plough & Harrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Plough & Harrow 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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