Dragon Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
Dragon Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 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: 221a Berryhill Road, Dunnamanagh, Dunnamanagh, BT82 0NB
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Dragon Express sits behind roughly 1,149 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ← Dragon Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D W Cooke Ltd (Vivo) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Donemana Mart Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ron's Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Surestart Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Donemana Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 142 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Dragon Express
What is Dragon Express's food hygiene rating?
Dragon Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Dragon Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dragon Express last inspected?
Dragon Express was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragon Express compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon Express holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Dragon Express 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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