The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Plough Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 January 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: Northside Road, Hollym, Withernsea, HU19 2RS
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 2,978 rated places in East Riding of Yorkshire score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,504 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ← The Plough Inn | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piglets pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Willows Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Golden Sands Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Duck & Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2009 |
| Teenyworld Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Plough Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough Inn holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Plough Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Riding of Yorkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: East Riding of Yorkshire
Understanding this rating
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