The Original Plough, Chelmsford
The Original Plough is a pub at 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HY. The Original Plough's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford council on 18 August 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 28 Duke Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1HY - Council
- Chelmsford
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Original Plough’s food hygiene rating
The Original Plough's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Original 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.
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Questions about The Original Plough
What is the food hygiene rating at The Original Plough?
The Original Plough's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford council on 18 August 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Original Plough?
The Original Plough is at 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HY, in Chelmsford. Chelmsford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Royal Steamer, about 130 m away.
What pubs are near The Original Plough?
The closest pubs and bars to The Original Plough are Royal Steamer (130 m), Railway Tavern (130 m) and Radio City Social (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Original Plough's hygiene rating up to date?
The Original Plough's rating is 1 year 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 Original Plough on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Chelmsford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.