The George \& Dragon food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bolsover
The George \& Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The George \& Dragon was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Bolsover score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bolsover ratings →
Address: George And Dragon, Cragg Lane, Newton, DE55 5TN
How this rating has changed
The George \& Dragon was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts The George \& Dragon among the 585 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 85% 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 | 585 | 85% | ← The George \& Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 \& 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 \& Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 Out Of School Club Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Northbound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Southbound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Days Inn Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Blackwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blackwell Residents Action Group (Blackwell Com Centre) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The George \& Dragon
What is The George \& Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The George \& Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 2 September 2026.
Is The George \& 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George \& Dragon last inspected?
The George \& Dragon was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George \& 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George \& Dragon compare to other places in Bolsover?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and The George \& Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The 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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