The Dolphin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Dolphin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Dolphin, Bath Lane, TS18 2DS
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dolphin sits behind roughly 1,362 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,362 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ← The Dolphin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Addison's Newsagent Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Acts Of Love International Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Angelo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Big Mamas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| BG Events Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about The Dolphin
What is The Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Dolphin 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dolphin last inspected?
The Dolphin was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, while The Dolphin holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees 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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