Dolphin Wine Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Dolphin Wine Bar 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: 23 Gortnahey Road, Gortnahey More, Dungiven, BT47 4PY
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Dolphin Wine Bar among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Dolphin Wine Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Very 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 Dolphin Wine Bar 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 Wine Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gortnaghey Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Gortnaghey Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Burnfoot Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 August 2025 |
| Drumrane Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Woodhead Farm House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Ballyhargan Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2016 |
| Black Olive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Dry Arch Children's Centre Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Dolphin Wine Bar
What is Dolphin Wine Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Wine Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Dolphin Wine Bar 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 Dolphin Wine Bar last inspected?
Dolphin Wine Bar was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Wine Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dolphin Wine Bar compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Wine Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Dolphin Wine Bar 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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