The Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The 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 28 March 2017, more than 9 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: Trevisker Community Centre, Orion Drive, St Eval, PL27 7TU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Dragon among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig And Spice Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Oasis Centre - Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| St Eval Playschool Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Trevisker C P School School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about The Dragon
What is The Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 28 March 2017.
Is The 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 Dragon last inspected?
The Dragon was last inspected on 28 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 Dragon compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
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