Dragon King Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Dragon King Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Unit 1 Knockmore Road, Lisburn, Lisburn, BT28 2EA
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
In Lisburn and Castlereagh City, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Dragon King Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 837 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← Dragon King Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dragon King Chinese Takeaway 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 Dragon King Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ballymacash Sports Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
| Cafe15 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Evans Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cozy corner cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ballymacash Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Happy Days Lisburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Dragon King Chinese Takeaway
What is Dragon King Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Dragon King Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Dragon King Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragon King Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Dragon King Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon King Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon King Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon King Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Dragon King Chinese Takeaway 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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