The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
The Plough holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 8 West Laith Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1SF
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← The Plough | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cosmo Doncaster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Plough safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Plough last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The 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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