Dragon Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Dragon Inn 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 13 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 376 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Dragon Inn sits behind roughly 1,033 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ← Dragon Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 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 Very 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Arma Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Dragon Inn
What is Dragon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dragon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Dragon Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Dragon Inn was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Dragon Inn holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects 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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