Dolphin Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Dolphin Fisheries 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 261 Whitehall Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1BH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Dolphin Fisheries among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Dolphin Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Dolphin Fisheries 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 Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Drighlington Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Co-operative (Drighlington) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Birkenshaw Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2019 |
| Birkenshaw Ce Vc Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Argent Catering Solutions at Speedibake Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Co Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Birkenshaw Community Hall Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2012 |
Questions about Dolphin Fisheries
What is Dolphin Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Dolphin Fisheries 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 Fisheries last inspected?
Dolphin Fisheries was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Fisheries?
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 Dolphin Fisheries compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Dolphin Fisheries 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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Dolphin Fisheries is one of 31 rated food businesses in Drighlington. See every hygiene rating in Drighlington →
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