Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Plough Inn 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 11 July 2024, 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 20 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7HL
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Plough Inn sits behind roughly 907 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Plough Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond City Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Creative Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| David Nieper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Crossroads Tavern Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Coffee N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Alfreton Store Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about Plough Inn
What is Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Amber Valley Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Plough Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Plough Inn was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Plough Inn holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects 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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