Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Plough and Harrow food hygiene rating
The Plough and Harrow
The Plough And Harrow Ph
88 Southdown Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 1PR Inspected 6 December 2025
88 Southdown Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 1PR Inspected 6 December 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by St Albans City
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Plough and Harrow in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 December 2025. The Plough and Harrow is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Plough And Harrow Ph, 88 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PR.
- Business name
- The Plough and Harrow
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 December 2025
- FHRS ID
- 305888
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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
6 December 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Plough and Harrow.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 December 2025 | 4 | Good | Current |
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