The Plough And Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 61 Ely Road, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1HJ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Plough And Harrow among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Plough And Harrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 The 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 The Plough And Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce @ Millfield Primary School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Littleport Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Littleport Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Wok This Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| LP Grocers & Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2025 |
| Rumbles Littleport Fish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Littleport Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Rima's Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about The Plough And Harrow
What is The Plough And Harrow's food hygiene rating?
The Plough And Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The 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 The Plough And Harrow last inspected?
The Plough And Harrow was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Plough And Harrow compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough And Harrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The 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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