The George And Dragon

Ightham

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 May 2026 by Tonbridge and Malling.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The George And Dragon, from November 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 2 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The George And Dragon.

Food hygiene rating history for The George And Dragon
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 November 2021	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
20 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The George And Dragon in Ightham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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,
The Street,
Ightham,
Sevenoaks,
TN15 9HH

The George And Dragon Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The George And Dragon?

Food hygiene at The George And Dragon is inspected by Tonbridge and Malling, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tmbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The George And Dragon

What is The George And Dragon’s food hygiene rating?

The George And Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 May 2026.

When was The George And Dragon last inspected?

The George And Dragon was last inspected by Tonbridge and Malling on 20 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.