The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oadby and Wigston
The Plough 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 February 2026, 4 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: 46 Bushloe End, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2BA
How it compares in Oadby and Wigston
That puts The Plough among the 261 places in Oadby and Wigston 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 | 261 | 82% | ← The Plough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 38 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Christian Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Cedar Court Care Home- HC-One Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| All Saints Primarty School School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Casa Nostra Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Birkett House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oadby and Wigston Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Plough 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 last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oadby and Wigston Council rather than by the business.
How does The Plough compare to other places in Oadby and Wigston?
82% of the 317 rated food businesses in Oadby and Wigston hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oadby and Wigston 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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