The Dolphin
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Dolphin is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Barrel Of Beer, Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3EQ, in the East Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 April 2025, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Devon oversees 1,535 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Devon is 4.7 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
- Barrel Of Beer, Fore Street, Beer, Seaton
- Postcode
- EX12 3EQ
- Local Authority
- East Devon
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1810112
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Dolphin?
The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Devon.
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 last inspected?
The Dolphin was last inspected on 2025-04-09. 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 located?
The Dolphin is located at Barrel Of Beer, Fore Street, Beer, Seaton , EX12 3EQ, in the East Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX12 postcode area.