The dolphin cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
The dolphin cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, PO21 1TE
How it compares in Arun
That puts The dolphin cafe among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← The dolphin cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Good
- 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 dolphin cafe 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 cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| 381 Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Beachside Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bognor Rock Shop Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| China Royal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| 16 Queensway Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about The dolphin cafe
What is The dolphin cafe's food hygiene rating?
The dolphin cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The dolphin cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The dolphin cafe last inspected?
The dolphin cafe was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The dolphin cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The dolphin cafe compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The dolphin cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The dolphin cafe 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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