Plough & Sail food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochford
Plough & Sail 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 September 2025, 10 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: Plough And Sail, East End, Paglesham, SS4 2EQ
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Plough & Sail among the 491 places in Rochford 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Plough & Sail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 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 & Sail 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 & Sail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Marina Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2015 |
| Raymonds Farm Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2016 |
| Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Barling Magna Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Harbour Delights Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Hello Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Anchor Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Plough & Sail
What is Plough & Sail's food hygiene rating?
Plough & Sail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Plough & Sail 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 & Sail last inspected?
Plough & Sail was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough & Sail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 & Sail compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Plough & Sail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Plough & Sail 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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