The George, Graveley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The George, Graveley 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
This is a fresh result: The George, Graveley was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The George And Dragon 19 High Street, Graveley, SG4 7LE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The George, Graveley among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The George, Graveley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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, Graveley 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, Graveley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Chesfield Downs Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Alternative Catering Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Flour21 Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about The George, Graveley
What is The George, Graveley's food hygiene rating?
The George, Graveley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The George, Graveley 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, Graveley last inspected?
The George, Graveley was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George, Graveley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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, Graveley compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The George, Graveley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The George, Graveley 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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