Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
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 27 May 2015, more than 11 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: Flat Plough Inn Bridge Street, Denbigh, LL16 3TF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Plough Inn among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Denbigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kens Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Denbigh Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
| The Wings Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2016 |
| Eirianfa Community Fridge Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Siop Goffi Ji-Binc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
Questions about Plough Inn
What is Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 27 May 2015.
Is 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 Plough Inn last inspected?
Plough Inn was last inspected on 27 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plough Inn compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects 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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