The Plough Inn Beefeater food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
The Plough Inn Beefeater holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: The Plough Inn Beefeater Folkestone Road, Church Hougham, CT15 7AB
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Plough Inn Beefeater among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← The Plough Inn Beefeater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 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 Plough Inn Beefeater 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 Inn Beefeater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farthingloe Barn Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Coombe Valley Raceway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Aycliffe Community School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown And Sceptre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Citadel Cafe In Partnership With Remskeys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Clifftop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn Beefeater
What is The Plough Inn Beefeater's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn Beefeater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 28 March 2024.
Is The Plough Inn Beefeater 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough Inn Beefeater last inspected?
The Plough Inn Beefeater was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn Beefeater?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn Beefeater compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn Beefeater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Plough Inn Beefeater 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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