The New Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The New Plough 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 27 March 2024, more than 2 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: 24 Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1LS
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The New Plough among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth 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 | 680 | 84% | ← The New Plough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 New Plough 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 New Plough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everydayliving Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 4 Ways Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Derby Road Post Office Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Food Paradise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Black Apron Catering Mobile caterer | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Everest Dine Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Epicurean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about The New Plough
What is The New Plough's food hygiene rating?
The New Plough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The New Plough 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 New Plough last inspected?
The New Plough was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 New Plough compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and The New Plough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The New Plough 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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