The Plough
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 6 November 2025.
Quick facts
- The Plough scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 6 November 2025.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in East Suffolk.
- Inspected by East Suffolk Environmental Health.
Local authority: East Suffolk · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Plough.
What is The Plough's FSA hygiene rating?
The Plough scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 6 November 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Plough last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Plough was on 6 November 2025, 6 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Plough required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Plough?
The Plough's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Plough compare to other venues in East Suffolk?
The Plough's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in East Suffolk on the dedicated East Suffolk aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 6 November 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.