The Plough Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Plough Inn Public House 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 12 December 2025, 6 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: Main Street, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8EA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Plough Inn Public House among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← The Plough Inn Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamiltons Butchers Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Rustic Crust Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Atherleys Home Bakery Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Farnsfield Pre School Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Le Petit Vert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2025 |
| The Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Plough Inn Public House
What is The Plough Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Plough Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House last inspected?
The Plough Inn Public House was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Plough Inn Public House 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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