Plough Inn At Ford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
Plough Inn At Ford 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 23 April 2025, 14 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 Inn, Ford, Temple Guiting, GL54 5RU
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Plough Inn At Ford among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Plough Inn At Ford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Very 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 Inn At Ford 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 Inn At Ford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Temple Guiting Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Halfway At Kineton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Hayles Fruit Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2025 |
| Isbourne Valley School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Hailes Barn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Snowshill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Old Post Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Plough Inn At Ford
What is Plough Inn At Ford's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn At Ford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Plough Inn At Ford 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 Inn At Ford last inspected?
Plough Inn At Ford was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Inn At Ford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn At Ford compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Inn At Ford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Plough Inn At Ford 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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