The Plough

Borehamwood

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 21 July 2026 by Hertsmere.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Plough, from June 2026 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 2 in 2026 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Plough.

Food hygiene rating history for The Plough
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 June 2026	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
21 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
3 August 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Plough in Borehamwood has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

High Street,
Elstree,
Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire,
WD6 3EU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Plough. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Plough?

Food hygiene at The Plough is inspected by Hertsmere, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Plough

What is The Plough’s food hygiene rating?

The Plough has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 July 2026.

When was The Plough last inspected?

The Plough was last inspected by Hertsmere on 21 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.