The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sutton
The Plough 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
This is a fresh result: The Plough was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Sutton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sutton ratings →
Address: The Plough Inn, The Broadway, Beddington, CR0 4QR
How this rating has changed
The Plough was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The Plough among the 871 places in Sutton holding top marks, 74% 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 | 871 | 74% | ← The Plough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 160 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Plough 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 last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Plough compare to other places in Sutton?
74% of the 1,170 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The Plough 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Plough is one of 53 rated food businesses in Beddington. See every hygiene rating in Beddington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.sutton.gov.uk
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