Royal Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Royal Dragon 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 27 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: 22 Nile Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0AZ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Royal Dragon among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Royal Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Appleby Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal Dragon
What is Royal Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Royal Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Royal 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Dragon last inspected?
Royal Dragon was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Dragon compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Royal 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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Royal Dragon is one of 356 rated food businesses in North Shields. See every hygiene rating in North Shields →
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