The Old Plough, Birstall
The Old Plough is a pub at 18 Front Street, Birstall, LE4 4DP. The Old Plough's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood council on 10 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 18 Front Street
Birstall
LE4 4DP - Council
- Charnwood
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Old Plough’s food hygiene rating
The Old Plough's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked The Old Plough's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Old Plough
- 4The Earl of Stamford60 m
- 5The White Horse160 m
- 4Harrow Inn1.2 km
- 5Top House1.6 km
- 5Royal Leicesters Bar and Restaurant1.7 km
- 5The Talbot Inn1.8 km
All 3 pubs and bars in Birstall
Questions about The Old Plough
What is the food hygiene rating at The Old Plough?
The Old Plough's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood council on 10 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Old Plough?
The Old Plough is at 18 Front Street, Birstall, LE4 4DP, in Birstall. Charnwood council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Earl of Stamford, about 60 m away.
What pubs are near The Old Plough?
The closest pubs and bars to The Old Plough are The Earl of Stamford (60 m), The White Horse (160 m) and Harrow Inn (1.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Old Plough's hygiene rating up to date?
The Old Plough's rating is 7 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Old Plough on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Charnwood council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.