The Plume Of Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Plume Of Feathers 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 16 June 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Plume Of Feathers, 85 London Road, Markyate, AL3 8JP
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Plume Of Feathers among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← The Plume Of Feathers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 The Plume Of Feathers 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 Plume Of Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Markyate Grill at Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Prudens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 December 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markyate Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Nook Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Plume Of Feathers
What is The Plume Of Feathers's food hygiene rating?
The Plume Of Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 16 June 2015.
Is The Plume Of Feathers 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 Plume Of Feathers last inspected?
The Plume Of Feathers was last inspected on 16 June 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plume Of Feathers?
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 The Plume Of Feathers compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Plume Of Feathers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Plume Of Feathers 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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