George & Dragon

Meaford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

George & Dragon scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 8 December 2025 by Stafford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for George & Dragon, from July 2019 to December 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for George & Dragon
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 July 2019	Not rated	No numeric rating
8 December 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

George & Dragon in Meaford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

George And Dragon,
Meaford,
Stone,
ST15 0PX

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for George & Dragon. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects George & Dragon?

Food hygiene at George & Dragon is inspected by Stafford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about George & Dragon

What is George & Dragon’s food hygiene rating?

George & Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 December 2025.

When was George & Dragon last inspected?

George & Dragon was last inspected by Stafford on 8 December 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.