george and dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
george and dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: George & Dragon Inn Doncaster Road, DN14 0HY
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How this rating has changed
george and dragon was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | 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
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so george and dragon sits behind roughly 5,385 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,385 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ← george and dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 george and dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anne Perpalaj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 February 2025 |
| Whitley Bridge Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Gaeta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| South Yorkshire Boat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Crown Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Railway Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kids Planet Fieldside Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about george and dragon
What is george and dragon's food hygiene rating?
george and dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is george and dragon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was george and dragon last inspected?
george and dragon was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months 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 and dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does george and 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 and dragon holds a 4. 533 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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