The Dolphin Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Dolphin Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at THE DOLPHIN HOTEL 11 SOUTH STREET, LYDD, TN29 9DQ, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 November 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 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. Folkestone and Hythe oversees 1,297 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe 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
- THE DOLPHIN HOTEL 11 SOUTH STREET, LYDD
- Postcode
- TN29 9DQ
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 611364
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Dolphin Hotel?
The Dolphin Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Folkestone and Hythe.
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 Hotel last inspected?
The Dolphin Hotel was last inspected on 2025-11-12. 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 Hotel located?
The Dolphin Hotel is located at THE DOLPHIN HOTEL 11 SOUTH STREET, LYDD , TN29 9DQ, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN29 postcode area.