The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
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 28 August 2024, 22 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: Waterside, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HY
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Plough Inn among the 390 places in Malvern Hills holding top marks, 80% 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 | 390 | 80% | ← The Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 227 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 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 Inn 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Coffee Wolf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Star Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Ye Old Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Flava Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Stables Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
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 Malvern Hills Council on 28 August 2024.
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 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Malvern Hills Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Plough Inn compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills 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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