George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: The George And Dragon, Townsend, Wolverton, RG26 5ST
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Uplift UK Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Hampshire Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Wolverton Park Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel
What is George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 23 April 2026.
Is George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel 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 Country Pub & Hotel last inspected?
George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects George & Dragon Country Pub & 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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