Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 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: 86 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QP
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Generally satisfactory
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 and Odyssey Fish and Chips 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 and Odyssey Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Atlanta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips
What is Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips last inspected?
Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Dolphin and Odyssey Fish and Chips 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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