The Plough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Plough 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Silchester Road, Little London, Tadley, RG26 5EP
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← The Plough | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Roses Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Elm Park Garden Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Silchester Farm Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Plough
What is The Plough's food hygiene rating?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Plough 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 last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Plough 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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The Plough is one of 83 rated food businesses in Tadley. See every hygiene rating in Tadley →
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