George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
George & Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 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: George And Dragon, 41 Summer Lane, S70 2NW
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts George & Dragon among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← George & Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Very good
- 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 George & 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 George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Recovery Connections Good Food Pantry Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2015 |
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Bistro Romanos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Blackburn's Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Ceylon Boyz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
Questions about George & Dragon
What is George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 10 May 2024.
Is George & 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George & Dragon last inspected?
George & Dragon was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George & Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George & Dragon compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and George & Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects George & 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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