The Plough and Tractor
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The Plough and Tractor is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 186 Great Knightleys, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5HG, in the Basildon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Basildon oversees 1,364 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basildon is 4.7 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Plough and Tractor?
The Plough and Tractor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Basildon.
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 and Tractor last inspected?
The Plough and Tractor was last inspected on 2026-02-13. 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 and Tractor located?
The Plough and Tractor is located at 186 Great Knightleys, Basildon, Essex , SS15 5HG, in the Basildon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS15 postcode area.