The Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
The Dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 148 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8RQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dragon sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← The Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Markets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Ever After Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Kitchen Wizard Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Horse and Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Golden Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| La Luna Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Open All Hours Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Dragon
What is The Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dragon last inspected?
The Dragon was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dragon compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while The Dragon holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness 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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The Dragon is one of 51 rated food businesses in Dalton-in-Furness. See every hygiene rating in Dalton-in-Furness →
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