The Green Dragon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Green Dragon 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: Combe Hill, Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3NG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Green Dragon among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← The Green Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Green 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 The Green Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe St Nicholas Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Wendy Wright Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Combe St Nicholas Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| The Haymaker Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| 3 Dimensions School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Hummingbird School- 3 Dimensions School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Green Dragon
What is The Green Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Green Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 May 2025.
Is The Green Dragon 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 last inspected?
The Green Dragon was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Green Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Dragon compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Green Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Green 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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