The Dolphin Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Dolphin Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Market Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QE, in the South Hams local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Hams oversees 1,086 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Hams is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Market Street, Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9QE
- Local Authority
- South Hams
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1428990
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Dolphin Inn?
The Dolphin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Hams.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Dolphin Inn last inspected?
The Dolphin Inn was last inspected on 2024-11-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Dolphin Inn located?
The Dolphin Inn is located at Market Street, Dartmouth , TQ6 9QE, in the South Hams local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ6 postcode area.