Dragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 125 Sea Lane, Rustington, BN16 2SG
How it compares in Arun
That puts Dragon among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 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 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Veterans UK Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Barry Wadsworth Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2020 |
| Express Pizza and chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Applepips Heritage House School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Broadmark Cafe-Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Dragon
What is Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 1 December 2025.
Is 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragon last inspected?
Dragon was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects 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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