The Old Green Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Old Green 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
This is a fresh result: The Old Green Dragon was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ye Old Green Dragon, 112 Shenfield Road, Shenfield, CM15 8EZ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Old Green Dragon among the 553 places in Brentwood 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 | 553 | 83% | ← The Old Green Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Old 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 Old Green Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foureighty Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| A Gilmore \& Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Hamburgers By Hepburns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Caffe News 3/4 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2017 |
| Caffe News 1/2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2017 |
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 December 2017 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Green Dragon
What is The Old Green Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Old Green Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Old Green 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 The Old Green Dragon last inspected?
The Old Green Dragon was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Green 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Green Dragon compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Green Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Old 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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