The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Aberdeenshire
The Plough Inn passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the pub met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 15 January 2014, more than 12 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: 13 Skene Street, Macduff, AB44 1RL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 46 yards away | Pass | 14 May 2019 |
| Corner Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | Improvement required | 14 September 2022 |
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | Pass | 10 December 2024 |
| Monica & Martin's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | Pass | 29 September 2006 |
| A Tang Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | Pass | 12 December 2023 |
| Macduff Foodbank Retailers - other | 235 yards away | Pass | 6 September 2023 |
| Happy Haddock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | Pass | 6 February 2024 |
| Home Bakery (Macduff) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | Pass | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 15 January 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire 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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