The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Woking
The Plough 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Plough Public House50 CheapsideHorsellWokingSurrey, GU21 4JL
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← The Plough | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Heaters Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Daydream Nursery And Preschool In Woking School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Friday Night Messy Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery And Preschool. School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Woking Council on 18 December 2024.
Is The Plough 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 Plough last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects The Plough 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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