The George And Dragon Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The George And Dragon Hotel 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 12 March 2026, 4 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, High Street, West Wycombe, HP14 3AB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The George And Dragon Hotel sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← The George And Dragon Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The George And Dragon Hotel 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 The George And Dragon Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link at West Wycombe Combined School School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Hell Fire Caves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Absolute Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The George And Dragon Hotel
What is The George And Dragon Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The George And Dragon Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The George And Dragon Hotel 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 The George And Dragon Hotel last inspected?
The George And Dragon Hotel was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George And Dragon Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George And Dragon Hotel compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The George And Dragon Hotel holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The George And Dragon Hotel 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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