Fat Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Fat Dragon 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 1C, Longshaw Road, Maidstone, ME15 9JD
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Fat Dragon sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Fat Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Fat 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 Fat Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Compass Group At Holy Family Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Celebrate Families CIC Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Celebration Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Ashley Gardens Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Appetite Hot Meals Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Cats Protection - Maidstone Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Fat Dragon
What is Fat Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Fat Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Fat 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fat Dragon last inspected?
Fat Dragon was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fat Dragon compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Fat Dragon holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Fat 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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