The Plough Inn - AJA Inns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Plough Inn - AJA Inns 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 17 August 2022, more than 3 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: 32 Warwick Road, Upper Boddington, NN11 6DH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Plough Inn - AJA Inns among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Plough Inn - AJA Inns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Inn - AJA Inns 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 Inn - AJA Inns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boddington C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Moors Care Home, William Blake House Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Goodness Gracious Healthy Foods Ltd. Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Apple Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
Questions about The Plough Inn - AJA Inns
What is The Plough Inn - AJA Inns's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn - AJA Inns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 August 2022.
Is The Plough Inn - AJA Inns 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 Inn - AJA Inns last inspected?
The Plough Inn - AJA Inns was last inspected on 17 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn - AJA Inns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn - AJA Inns compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn - AJA Inns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Plough Inn - AJA Inns 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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