The Plough On The Hill Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Plough On The Hill Ltd 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 20 September 2024, 21 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.
Address: Marlborough Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0EP
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Plough On The Hill Ltd among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The Plough On The Hill Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 The Plough On The Hill Ltd 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 On The Hill Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs View Care Centre Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Sandstorm Films Ltd / Directors Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Chiseldon Camp Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Greggs Chiseldon Camp Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Subway Chiseldon Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Chiseldon Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chiseldon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Chiseldon Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Plough On The Hill Ltd
What is The Plough On The Hill Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Plough On The Hill Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Plough On The Hill Ltd 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 On The Hill Ltd last inspected?
The Plough On The Hill Ltd was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough On The Hill Ltd?
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 The Plough On The Hill Ltd compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough On The Hill Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Plough On The Hill Ltd 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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