George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thurrock
George & Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: George And Dragon, East Tilbury Road, Linford, SS17 0QT
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts George & Dragon among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← George & Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Very 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 George & 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 George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linford Kebab & Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| J York Butchers Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| East Tilbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Little Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Kandy Kayla Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Cup And Saucer Vintage Team Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Essex Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about George & Dragon
What is George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 15 October 2024.
Is George & 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George & Dragon last inspected?
George & Dragon was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George & Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 George & Dragon compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and George & Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects George & 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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