The Plough Sizzling Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Plough Sizzling Pub 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Tring Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1JH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Plough Sizzling Pub among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Plough Sizzling Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 Plough Sizzling Pub 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 Sizzling Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Community Schools School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Beef Olive Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Double Eight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Beef King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chartwells At Turnfurlong Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bucks Fire & Rescue Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Costa @ Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Sizzling Pub
What is The Plough Sizzling Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Sizzling Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Plough Sizzling Pub 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 Plough Sizzling Pub last inspected?
The Plough Sizzling Pub was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Sizzling Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Plough Sizzling Pub compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Sizzling Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Plough Sizzling Pub 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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