Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
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 26 January 2026, 5 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: Leadmill, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1BA
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Plough Inn among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 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 Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Kitchen at David Mellor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Millstone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2026 |
| Hathersage Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Vintners On The Brook Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Little John Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Moorland House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bank House Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Plough Inn
What is Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 26 January 2026.
Is 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 Plough Inn last inspected?
Plough Inn was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects 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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