The Plough Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Plough Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 12 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 Plough Inn, Vicarage Lane, Rottingdean, BN2 7HD
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Plough Kitchen among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← The Plough Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Devenson's Greengrocer Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| GR Rushman & Son Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bistro Gourmand Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Elate Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Daisy's Pantry Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Handy Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about The Plough Kitchen
What is The Plough Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Plough Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough Kitchen last inspected?
The Plough Kitchen was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Kitchen?
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 Kitchen compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Plough Kitchen 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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