The Plough Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hyndburn
The Plough Pub 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 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7AL
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Plough Pub among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← The Plough Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 The Plough Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Brie Mine UK Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Early Bairds Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Crazy Crackers @ St Bartholomew's C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about The Plough Pub
What is The Plough Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 13 March 2024.
Is The Plough Pub 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 Pub last inspected?
The Plough Pub was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Plough Pub compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Plough Pub 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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