George And Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
George And 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 6 July 2024, more than 2 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: 39 High Street, Chipstead, Kent, TN13 2RW
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so George And Dragon sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← George And Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 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 George And 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 George And Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Sailing Club (Bar Only) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Monique Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chevening School Nursery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Amherst Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Holmesdale Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bullfinch Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about George And Dragon
What is George And Dragon's food hygiene rating?
George And Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 6 July 2024.
Is George And 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 George And Dragon last inspected?
George And Dragon was last inspected on 6 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George And Dragon?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George And Dragon compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while George And Dragon holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects George And 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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