The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
The Plough Inn 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 19 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: 66 Main Street, Normanton On Soar, Nottinghamshire, LE12 5HB
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Plough Inn among the 666 places in Rushcliffe 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 | 666 | 83% | ← The Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st Hathern Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Hathern Turn PFS Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dew Drop, Hathern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Charnwood Golf Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Gallery 119 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Christo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Plough Inn 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 last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
How does The Plough Inn compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Plough Inn 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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