The Dolphin Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Dolphin Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, Ilchester, BA22 8NH
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dolphin Inn sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← The Dolphin Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dolphin Inn 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 Dolphin Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Ilchester Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Nuova Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Northover House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Spice Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ilchester Community Infants School and The Early Years Department School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about The Dolphin Inn
What is The Dolphin Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Dolphin Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dolphin Inn last inspected?
The Dolphin Inn was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 The Dolphin Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dolphin Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Dolphin Inn holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Dolphin Inn 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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