The Dragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
The Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: 11 The Green, Willington, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6BP
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Dragon among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← The Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| The Pantry Mobile caterer | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aangan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Willington General Stores Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Boat Street Cafe Mobile caterer | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Still Waters Convenience & Gift Shop Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
Questions about The Dragon
What is The Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 29 January 2025.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dragon last inspected?
The Dragon was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 Dragon compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The 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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