The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
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 9 May 2025, 14 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 Chapel Street, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RJ
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough Inn sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← The Plough Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesbury Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hignetts Of Pontesbury Ltd Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Onestop Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cliffdale Residential Home Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Dining @ Pontesbury Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Nag's Head Pontesbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
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 Shropshire Council on 9 May 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 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough Inn holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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