The George & Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North West Leicestershire
The George & 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: The George And Dragon Inn, Ashby Road, Thringstone, LE67 8UH
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The George & Dragon sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← The George & Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 The 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 The George & Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K And C Kids Cabin Ltd - Thringstone Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Gracedieu Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Activate Management Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Morgans Bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Meadows Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| One Stop Stores LTD Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Charles Booth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Charles Booth Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The George & Dragon
What is The George & Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The George & 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 George & Dragon last inspected?
The George & Dragon was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George & Dragon?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George & Dragon compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The George & Dragon holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The 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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