The George And Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
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
This is a fresh result: The George And Dragon was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: George And Dragon, High Street, Wrotham, TN15 7AA
How this rating has changed
The George And Dragon was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 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 Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The George And Dragon among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The George And Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Hardens Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Lee Catering Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 April 2025 |
| Mel Bowden Catering Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| The Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Georges Primary School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
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 Tonbridge and Malling Council on 8 July 2026.
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 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George And Dragon compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The George And Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling 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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