Plough & Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
Plough & Fleece 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
This is a fresh result: Plough & Fleece was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Plough And Fleece High Street, Horningsea, CB25 9JG
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Plough & Fleece among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Plough & Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 & Fleece 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 & Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| College of West Anglia School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Milton Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2022 |
| Azahar Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey @ Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bean Theory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| East of England Co-operative Society - One Cambridge Square Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Plough & Fleece
What is Plough & Fleece's food hygiene rating?
Plough & Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Plough & Fleece 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 & Fleece last inspected?
Plough & Fleece was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough & Fleece?
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 & Fleece compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Plough & Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Plough & Fleece 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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