Dragon Inn 999 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Dragon Inn 999 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 13 October 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 112A Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1NJ
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Dragon Inn 999 sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ← Dragon Inn 999 | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dragon Inn 999 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 Dragon Inn 999, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilan2 Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Century Cinema Distributors/Transporters | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bargain Hunters Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Clacton Foodbank Manufacturers/packers | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Adelaide Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2022 |
| Haven Lodge Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Essex Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Dragon Inn 999
What is Dragon Inn 999's food hygiene rating?
Dragon Inn 999 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tendring Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Dragon Inn 999 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dragon Inn 999 last inspected?
Dragon Inn 999 was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon Inn 999?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon Inn 999 compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon Inn 999 holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Dragon Inn 999 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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