Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
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 19 August 2025, 10 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 Inn, Burroughs Road, Ratby, LE6 0XZ
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Plough Inn among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Forest Hill Golf And Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bean And Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Greyhound Botcheston Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Thornton Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Honeysuckle Farm Salutem Care Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ratby County Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
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 Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 19 August 2025.
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 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth 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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