The Dolphin Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
The Dolphin Inn 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 28 October 2025, 8 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 Inn, King Edward Road, Tynemouth, NE30 2SN
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Dolphin Inn among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← The Dolphin Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Restaurant @TGC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Buy The Kilo Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Alfie And Fins Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Allard's Lounge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Alev's Of Tynemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Balls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bait Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Barnardos Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Dolphin Inn
What is The Dolphin Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Dolphin Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Dolphin Inn was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dolphin Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and The Dolphin Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Dolphin Inn 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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