Plough and Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Plough and Harrow 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 20 September 2025, 9 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: 57 Church Road, SA7 9RL
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Plough and Harrow among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← Plough and Harrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 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 and Harrow 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 and Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Lon Las Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Bodyfreaks Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Factory Gym (Swansea) Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Crystal Cash and Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Bestway Cash and Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
Questions about Plough and Harrow
What is Plough and Harrow's food hygiene rating?
Plough and Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 20 September 2025.
Is Plough and Harrow 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 and Harrow last inspected?
Plough and Harrow was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough and Harrow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough and Harrow compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Plough and Harrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Plough and Harrow 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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