George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
George & Dragon holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: George & Dragon was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: George And Dragon Hotel 17 Market Place, YO62 6AA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
George & Dragon was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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 North Yorkshire
A 2 is rare: only 61 of 6,255 rated places in North Yorkshire score this low, about one in 103. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,385 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ← George & Dragon | |
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 George & Dragon the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny bank cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Moorside Store Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Little Years Nursery Kirkbymoorside Caring Premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Manh Ley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| J B Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Kings Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about George & Dragon
What is George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Yorkshire Council on 15 July 2026.
Is George & Dragon safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was George & Dragon last inspected?
George & Dragon was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George & Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George & Dragon compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while George & Dragon holds a 2. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Yorkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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