The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Plough Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 October 2023, more than 2 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: Plough Inn, Plough Road, Great Bentley, CO7 8LA
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough Inn sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← The Plough Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Verstegen Spices & Sauces (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Exempt | |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| China Palace Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Jasmine Room (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ham's Burgers Mobile caterer | 409 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2018 |
| Croft Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2017 |
| Brewstar Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 6 October 2023.
Is The Plough Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 6 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough Inn holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring 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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