The Plough Gorton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
The Plough Gorton 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 28 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 925-927 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7FB
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough Gorton sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← The Plough Gorton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 The Plough Gorton 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 Gorton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Amelia Food UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Asian Butcher Halal Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Plough Gorton
What is The Plough Gorton's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Gorton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 28 December 2023.
Is The Plough Gorton 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 Gorton last inspected?
The Plough Gorton was last inspected on 28 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Gorton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Plough Gorton compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough Gorton holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Plough Gorton 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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