The Green Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Green 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 12 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Green Dragon High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Green Dragon sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ← The Green Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 Very 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 Green 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 Green Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily (within Waitrose) Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Gail's Marlborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Andrews Quality Meats Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Yard Juice Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
| Mercers Of Marlborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
Questions about The Green Dragon
What is The Green Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Green Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 12 February 2024.
Is The Green 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 The Green Dragon last inspected?
The Green Dragon was last inspected on 12 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Green 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Dragon compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Green Dragon holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Green 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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