The Blue Dolphin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Great Yarmouth
The Blue Dolphin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 3 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Beach Road, Hemsby, NR29 4HS
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blue Dolphin sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Blue Dolphin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Blue Dolphin none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Blue Dolphin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Hemsby Lifeboat Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Madisons Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| MB Funhouse and Leisure Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Norfolk Discounts Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Sundaes - Waffles - Shakes - Ice Creams Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Bakery Hembsy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Food Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about The Blue Dolphin
What is The Blue Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Blue Dolphin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Dolphin last inspected?
The Blue Dolphin was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Dolphin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Dolphin compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Blue Dolphin holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Blue Dolphin and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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