The Plough
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Plough is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Plough Inn 32 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1AU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cheshire East oversees 3,077 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Plough Inn 32 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East
- Postcode
- SK10 1AU
- Local Authority
- Cheshire East
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1902601
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Plough?
The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cheshire East.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Plough last inspected?
The Plough was last inspected on 2025-11-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Plough located?
The Plough is located at Plough Inn 32 Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East , SK10 1AU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SK10 postcode area.