Dragons Lair food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Dragons Lair holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 13 Market Square, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BN
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Dragons Lair among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Dragons Lair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dragons Lair 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 Dragons Lair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganges Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2024 |
| Yarborough House Book Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2009 |
| Crown And Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| The Chai Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| The Happy Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bishops Castle Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Three Tuns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bank House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2015 |
Questions about Dragons Lair
What is Dragons Lair's food hygiene rating?
Dragons Lair has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Dragons Lair safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragons Lair last inspected?
Dragons Lair was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragons Lair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragons Lair compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dragons Lair is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Dragons Lair 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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Understanding this rating
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