Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
The Plough Inn
THE PLOUGH INN PELTON LANE
HIGH FLATTS
DH2 1BL Inspected 13 August 2026
HIGH FLATTS
DH2 1BL Inspected 13 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Plough Inn in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 13 August 2026. The Plough Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at THE PLOUGH INN PELTON LANE, HIGH FLATTS, DH2 1BL.
- Business name
- The Plough Inn
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 13 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 302947
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
13 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Plough Inn currently has a food hygiene rating of 4, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 16 July 2018 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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