The Dolphin Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
The Dolphin Pub holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: The Dolphin, Rockingham Road, UB8 2UB
How it compares in Hillingdon
A 1 is rare: only 101 of 2,008 rated places in Hillingdon score this low, about one in 20. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ← The Dolphin Pub | |
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pub the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dolphin Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coat of Many Colours Nursery Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bless Start Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| d20 Board Game Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Armstrong World Industries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Dolphin Pub
What is The Dolphin Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin Pub has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Hillingdon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Dolphin Pub safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Dolphin Pub last inspected?
The Dolphin Pub was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dolphin Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dolphin Pub compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while The Dolphin Pub holds a 1. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Dolphin Pub 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hillingdon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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