Dragon House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Dragon House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 March 2026, 3 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: 29 Staple Hill Road, Fishponds, BS16 5AA
How it compares in Bristol
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← Dragon House | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 House the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Baba Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Dragon House
What is Dragon House's food hygiene rating?
Dragon House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 14 March 2026.
Is Dragon House safe to eat at?
A 1 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 House last inspected?
Dragon House was last inspected on 14 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon House compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon House holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Dragon House 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 1 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 Bristol, 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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