The Plume of Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The Plume of Feathers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: The Plume Of Feathers Upper Green, Ickleford, SG5 3YD
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plume of Feathers sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← The Plume of Feathers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Plume of Feathers 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 Plume of Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chapter and Charm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about The Plume of Feathers
What is The Plume of Feathers's food hygiene rating?
The Plume of Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Plume of Feathers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Plume of Feathers last inspected?
The Plume of Feathers was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plume of Feathers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Plume of Feathers compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plume of Feathers holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Plume of Feathers 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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