The Plough

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Plough is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Plough Public House, 169 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Ingatestone, CM15 0UG, in the Brentwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 February 2025, 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 0 — 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. Brentwood oversees 724 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Plough Public House, 169 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Ingatestone
Postcode
CM15 0UG
Local Authority
Brentwood
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
431576

Location

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 Brentwood.

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 2025-02-19. 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 The Plough Public House, 169 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Ingatestone , CM15 0UG, in the Brentwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM15 postcode area.