Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gloucester City
Plough Inn 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: 9 Upton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JT
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Plough Inn among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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 Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abu's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Caterlink At Hatherley Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor St Catherines Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| All Nations Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Plough Inn
What is Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Plough Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Plough Inn was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects 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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