Plough Inn (The) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Plough Inn (The) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Plough Inn (The) was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in North Somerset score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Somerset ratings →
Address: Plough Inn, High Street, Congresbury, BS49 5JA
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How this rating has changed
Plough Inn (The) has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,561 rated places in North Somerset score this low, about one in 312. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,177 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Plough Inn (The) | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Plough Inn (The) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Plough Inn (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congresbury Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Community Coffee @ Bridge House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Re:Store Congresbury Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Re:store Congresbury Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Emzz BBQ Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Morgan's Local Shop Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Congresbury Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Welcome Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Plough Inn (The)
What is Plough Inn (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn (The) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Somerset Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Plough Inn (The) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Plough Inn (The) last inspected?
Plough Inn (The) was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Inn (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,561 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Plough Inn (The) holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Plough Inn (The) 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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