George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
George & Dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: George And Dragon, 4 East Green, Heighington, DL5 6PP
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so George & Dragon sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← George & Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Spar Heighington News Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Candles Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Redworth Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about George & Dragon
What is George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 23 September 2025.
Is George & Dragon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was George & Dragon last inspected?
George & Dragon was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does George & Dragon compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while George & Dragon holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington 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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