The Plough
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Plough is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Plough PH, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, E4 7RJ, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 May 2024, 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 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. Epping Forest oversees 1,075 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest 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 PH, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex
- Postcode
- E4 7RJ
- Local Authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 553971
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 Epping Forest.
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 2024-05-24. 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 PH, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex , E4 7RJ, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E4 postcode area.