Dolphin Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Dolphin Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 13-14 Swindon Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AH
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Dolphin Fish Bar sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Dolphin Fish Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Dolphin Fish 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 Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Spice Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ciao Eatalia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Tasty Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Sammys Takeaway Y&T LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Andrews Quality Meats Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bloomfields Fine Food Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Dolphin Fish Bar
What is Dolphin Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Dolphin Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolphin Fish Bar last inspected?
Dolphin Fish Bar was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolphin Fish Bar compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Dolphin Fish Bar holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Dolphin Fish 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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