Pearl Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Pearl Dragon 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Church Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1HU
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Pearl Dragon among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Pearl Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pearl 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 Pearl Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato & Cakes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bodrum Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2025 |
| Cheadle Convenience Store Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Bus stop tea room at wool 'n' stuff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Mr Blue Mini Mart Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Church Terrace Nursing Home Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Manor Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cheadle Fryer Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Pearl Dragon
What is Pearl Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Pearl Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Pearl Dragon 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 Pearl Dragon last inspected?
Pearl Dragon was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pearl Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pearl Dragon compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Pearl Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Pearl 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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Pearl Dragon is one of 42 rated food businesses in Cheadle. See every hygiene rating in Cheadle →
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