Bel And The Dragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hart
Bel And The 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Bel & Dragon At The George, 101 - 102 High Street, Odiham, RG29 1LP
How it compares in Hart
That puts Bel And The Dragon among the 488 places in Hart 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Bel And The Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 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 Bel And The 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 Bel And The Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Trees Newsagent In Odiham Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2024 |
| El Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| The Folly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Odiham Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| La Creperie Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Bel And The Dragon
What is Bel And The Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Bel And The Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Bel And The 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 Bel And The Dragon last inspected?
Bel And The Dragon was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bel And The Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bel And The Dragon compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Bel And The Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Bel And The 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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