The Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
The 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 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 84 Stockport Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2AJ
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dragon sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← The Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 The 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Scout & Guide Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Ashlea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bellini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| AJ FOOD AND WINE Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about The Dragon
What is The Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 30 May 2024.
Is The 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 The Dragon last inspected?
The Dragon was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Dragon compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Dragon holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The 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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