The George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The 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 7 August 2024, 23 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: 28 Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AJ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The George & Dragon among the 589 places in Lichfield 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 | 589 | 75% | ← The George & Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 & 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 The George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Cathedral School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ego@Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The George & Dragon
What is The George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The 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 The George & Dragon last inspected?
The George & Dragon was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George & 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George & Dragon compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The George & Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The 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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