George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
George & Dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: George And Dragon, Meaford, ST15 0PX
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so George & Dragon sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← George & Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At George & Dragon none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaford Day Nurseries Limited Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Filleybrooks Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Kids Planet Stone Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Blanc NRI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Stone Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Stone Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Stone Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Proven Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about George & Dragon
What is George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 8 December 2025.
Is George & Dragon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was George & Dragon last inspected?
George & Dragon was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George & Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George & Dragon compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while George & Dragon holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects George & Dragon and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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