The Plough Inn

4 Spring Lane, Horbling, Lincolnshire, NG34 0PF

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 26 September 2025 (over 1 year ago)

Food Hygiene Rating: 4 out of 5

Good

Inspection breakdown

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

20 points in total. The overall rating follows from that total, with no single area bad enough to pull it down further.

Hygienic food handling
Very good
0 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
Generally satisfactory
10 of 30 points
Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

4 Spring Lane, Horbling, Lincolnshire, NG34 0PF (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority
South Kesteven
Town/city
Heckington
Business type
Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID
324489
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