The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Plough Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: Main Road, Itchen Abbas, Winchester, SO21 1BQ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Plough Inn among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ← The Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILS (Health And Independent Living Support) Distributors/Transporters | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Winchester City Flyers Youth And Girls Football Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 March 2025 |
| On The Way Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| The Grange Vineyard And Winery Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Chestnut Horse Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Bush Inn Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cricketers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Connect South Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Plough Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City 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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