5

The George and Dragon food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Conwy

The George and 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: The George And Dragon 27 Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7AF

How it compares in Conwy

That puts The George and Dragon among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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.

Every rated food business in Conwy
5 out of 5 1,192 83% ← The George and Dragon
4 out of 5 159 11%
3 out of 5 64 4%
2 out of 5 9 1%
1 out of 5 11 1%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

A further 154 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 and 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 and Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Jade Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 10 yards away 5 - Very good 25 March 2025
Aj Fish, Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop 14 yards away 4 - Good 22 October 2025
Herbs For Everyone Retailers - other 19 yards away 5 - Very good 19 September 2017
Abergele Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 33 yards away 5 - Very good 17 September 2024
The Hoptimist Pub/bar/nightclub 39 yards away 5 - Very good 4 January 2022
Sakura Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 47 yards away 5 - Very good 26 November 2025
Gwalia House Ltd Retailers - other 56 yards away 5 - Very good 10 February 2026
The Harp Pub/bar/nightclub 59 yards away 3 - Generally satisfactory 11 December 2025

Questions about The George and Dragon

What is The George and Dragon's food hygiene rating?

The George and Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 12 August 2025.

Is The George and 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 and Dragon last inspected?

The George and Dragon was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at The George and 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does The George and Dragon compare to other places in Conwy?

83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and The George and Dragon is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Conwy Council inspects The George and 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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The George and Dragon is one of 91 rated food businesses in Abergele. See every hygiene rating in Abergele

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