The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
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 16 February 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: The Plough Inn, Sageston, Tenby, SA70 8SG
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Plough Inn among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sageston CP School School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Sageston CP School Playgroup School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2011 |
| Pembrokeshire Pastures Retailers - other | 422 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ronnies Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 April 2026 |
| Hazelbrook Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Farmers Finest Pembrokeshire Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Carew Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Carew Football and Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
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 Pembrokeshire Council on 16 February 2024.
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 16 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire 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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