Plough & Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Plough & Harrow 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 6 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Plough & Harrow sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← Plough & Harrow | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 & Harrow 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 & Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betws County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Betws R. F. C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Park Street Filling Station Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2017 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Coaltown Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Grandes Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Plough & Harrow
What is Plough & Harrow's food hygiene rating?
Plough & Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 December 2019.
Is Plough & Harrow 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 Plough & Harrow last inspected?
Plough & Harrow was last inspected on 6 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough & Harrow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough & Harrow compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Plough & Harrow holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Plough & Harrow 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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