Dragon Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
Dragon Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: 41 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3AT
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Dragon Chef among the 871 places in Sutton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 871 | 75% | ← Dragon Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 139 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Dragon Chef 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 Dragon Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar-B-Q-Pit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Ayshea Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Atlas Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Achieve Together 3 The Green Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Dragon Chef
What is Dragon Chef's food hygiene rating?
Dragon Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Dragon Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragon Chef last inspected?
Dragon Chef was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dragon Chef compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Dragon Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Dragon Chef 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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