Plough Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Plough Hotel 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: 40 Market Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EY
How it compares in Powys
That puts Plough Hotel among the 1,715 places in Powys 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Plough Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Very 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 Plough Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton and District Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2012 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Watsons Firkin Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Whytcwm Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Offas Dyke Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Red Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Rhos Market Garden Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2020 |
| Baras Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Plough Hotel
What is Plough Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Plough Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Plough Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Plough Hotel was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Plough Hotel 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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