The Dolphin Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Dolphin has room for improvement — only 52.17% of locations hold a 5-star rating, below the chain average.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leighton Road, Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire MK17 9BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Buckinghamshire | 8 Jan 2025 |
113 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | West Berkshire | 7 Nov 2024 |
Mill Lane SA3 1EH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Swansea | 17 Dec 2024 |
Forest Road, Ollerton NG22 9PL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Newark and Sherwood | 5 Feb 2025 |
100 Main Street, Coolmillish, Markethill BT60 1PJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | 16 Jun 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Dolphin, Rockingham Road UB8 2UB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 10 / 5 / 20 | Hillingdon | 18 Feb 2026 |
Dolphin Inn, Llanymynech, Powys SY22 6ER · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 10 / 5 / 20 | Powys | 12 Jun 2025 |
The Dolphin, 41 High Street, Portsmouth PO1 2LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 10 / 20 / 20 | Portsmouth | 15 Mar 2026 |
THE DOLPHIN 9 HIGH STREET BOTLEY SOUTHAMPTON SO30 2EA SO30 2EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Eastleigh | 9 Jan 2026 |
THE DOLPHIN 165 MARE STREET, Hackney E8 3RH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Hackney | 3 Apr 2020 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Dolphin food hygiene good?
The Dolphin has an average food hygiene rating of 4.4/5 across 58 UK locations. 52.17% hold a 5-star rating. This is below the national average.
How many The Dolphin locations are in the UK?
There are 58 The Dolphin locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Dolphin in the UK?
The lowest rated The Dolphin is at The Dolphin, Rockingham Road with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 18/02/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily