Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
Plough Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Spa Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 6JG
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Plough Inn sits behind roughly 664 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ← Plough Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Elm House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| GlutenFree Mummy & Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Beacon View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| ERooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Plough Inn
What is Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Plough Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plough Inn last inspected?
Plough Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Plough Inn holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire 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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