The Plough Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
The Plough Public House 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 22 April 2026, 2 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, Dunny Lane, Belsize, WD3 4NP
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Plough Public House among the 472 places in Three Rivers 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 | 472 | 83% | ← The Plough Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipperfield Clarendon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| St Paul’s Chipperfield Cof E VA School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Hug A Leaf Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bat and Ball Cafe t/a Monsters Munch Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Pani's Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cart & Horses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Sarratt Community Garden Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Chipperfield Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about The Plough Public House
What is The Plough Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Plough Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Plough Public House was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Public House?
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 Public House compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Plough Public House 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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