The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering 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 1 June 2023, more than 3 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: The Plough Inn Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8UF
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 New Romney / Gourmet Catering 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 New Romney / Gourmet Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2022 |
| Fruit Stall @ adjacent Warren Inn Mobile caterer | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Warren Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Ship Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Esso / Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cosy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Romney Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering
What is The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering's food hygiene rating?
The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 1 June 2023.
Is The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering 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 New Romney / Gourmet Catering last inspected?
The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering?
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 New Romney / Gourmet Catering compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Plough New Romney / Gourmet Catering 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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