The Plough Inn

HIGH FLATTS, DH2 1BL

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 13 August 2026 (3 months ago)

Good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 10 points for cleanliness and condition holds this business at 4.

Hygienic food handling

Good

5 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Very good

0 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

HIGH FLATTS, DH2 1BL (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Down from 5 to 4 at the most recent inspection.

4
GoodCurrent · 13 August 2026
5
Very good16 July 2018

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Durham
Town/city: Chester-le-Street
County: Durham
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 302947

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