The Plough at Freckleton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fylde
The Plough at Freckleton 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: The Plough 2 Lytham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1XA
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Plough at Freckleton among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Plough at Freckleton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 at Freckleton 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 at Freckleton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T R Snape and Sons Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Barnacle Bills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| LUPO X JB Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Family Shopper Freckleton Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 June 2024 |
| Flapjacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Millon Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Plough at Freckleton
What is The Plough at Freckleton's food hygiene rating?
The Plough at Freckleton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 17 December 2025.
Is The Plough at Freckleton 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 at Freckleton last inspected?
The Plough at Freckleton was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough at Freckleton?
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 at Freckleton compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough at Freckleton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Plough at Freckleton 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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