Dragon House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Dragon House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: 24 South Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1BG
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Dragon House among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Dragon House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dragon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Scoffers Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Maiz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Penelope's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Manningtree Arts Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chilvers Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Hobsons Deli \& Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| RIO's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Dragon House
What is Dragon House's food hygiene rating?
Dragon House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Dragon House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragon House last inspected?
Dragon House was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Dragon House compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Dragon House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Dragon House 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Dragon House is one of 65 rated food businesses in Manningtree. See every hygiene rating in Manningtree →
Tendring inspects and rates 1,280 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tendring →
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