The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: Plough Inn, Stretton-on-Fosse, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QX
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough Inn sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← The Plough Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowborough Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Revs Automobilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Hyll Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Herd - Todenham Manor Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Todenham Manor Farm - The Butchery (Farm Shop) Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| R & D Walker Butchers Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Growing Patch Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The 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 The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough Inn holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The 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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