The Red Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Red 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 16 February 2023, more than 3 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: The Red Dragon, Moorland Road, Sandfields, SA12 6JZ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Dragon sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← The Red Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 Red 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 Red Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Afan Lido Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Cafe Remo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Awel Y Mor Primary School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| AM Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Morrison Road Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Crafty Bods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Celtiadd Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
Questions about The Red Dragon
What is The Red Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Red Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 16 February 2023.
Is The Red 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 Red Dragon last inspected?
The Red Dragon was last inspected on 16 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Dragon compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Dragon holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Red 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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