Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 56 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House 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 Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Bethany House Care home ( Plymouth ) LTD Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House
What is Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House's food hygiene rating?
Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House 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 Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House last inspected?
Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House?
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 Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Master Chef also trading as New Dragon House 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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