The Green Dragon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Green Dragon Inn 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 April 2026, 2 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 Green Dragon, Cockleford, Cheltenham, GL53 9NW
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Green Dragon Inn among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← The Green Dragon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Green Dragon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Coberley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2021 |
| Colesbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Potting Parlour Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Suzie Snacks Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Knead Bakery & Lardon Restaurant Elkstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Highwayman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Green Dragon Inn
What is The Green Dragon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Green Dragon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Green Dragon Inn 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 Green Dragon Inn last inspected?
The Green Dragon Inn was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
How does The Green Dragon Inn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Green Dragon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Green Dragon Inn 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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