Dolphin Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Dolphin Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dolphin Fish Bar, 30 Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Dolphin Fish Bar among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Dolphin Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dolphin Fish Bar 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 Dolphin Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold & Brave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Bridgwater Costcutters Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Bridgwater College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Centre Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Dolphin Fish Bar
What is Dolphin Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Dolphin Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolphin Fish Bar last inspected?
Dolphin Fish Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolphin Fish Bar compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Dolphin Fish Bar 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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