The Dolphin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Dolphin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Dolphin Hotel, Fore Street, Beer, EX12 3EQ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Dolphin among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 The Dolphin 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Villa Off Licence Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Cream Shop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Barrel Of Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Smugglers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Beer Fish And Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Gina's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Steamers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Dolphin
What is The Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Dolphin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dolphin last inspected?
The Dolphin was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dolphin?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dolphin compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Dolphin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Dolphin 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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Understanding this rating
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The Dolphin is one of 141 rated food businesses in Seaton. See every hygiene rating in Seaton →
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