Plough at Eaves food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Plough at Eaves 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 6 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
92% of rated food businesses in Preston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Preston ratings →
Address: Plough At Eaves Hotel, Eaves Lane, Preston, PR4 0BJ
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How it compares in Preston
That puts Plough at Eaves among the 1,169 places in Preston 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 | 1,169 | 78% | ← Plough at Eaves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 at Eaves 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 at Eaves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Meats Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Iced Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Ashover Cider Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Clarks Family Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Plough at Eaves
What is Plough at Eaves's food hygiene rating?
Plough at Eaves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Plough at Eaves 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 at Eaves last inspected?
Plough at Eaves was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plough at Eaves?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Plough at Eaves compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Plough at Eaves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Plough at Eaves 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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