Dragon Paradise food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Dragon Paradise holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 24 Newtown, Trowbridge, BA14 0BA
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 2,950 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 118. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Dragon Paradise | |
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Paradise the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dragon Paradise, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craegmoor Healthcare Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Gloucester Road Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2023 |
| Flavours of life catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| JBM Stores Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2022 |
| Evan's Cycles Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Arthaus Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Live@thelamb ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Dragon Paradise
What is Dragon Paradise's food hygiene rating?
Dragon Paradise has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Dragon Paradise safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dragon Paradise last inspected?
Dragon Paradise was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months 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 Dragon Paradise?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon Paradise compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon Paradise holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Dragon Paradise 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wiltshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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