The Dolphin Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Dolphin Hotel 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 May 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, 177 Rodbourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2AF
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dolphin Hotel 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% | ← The Dolphin Hotel | |
| 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 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 The Dolphin Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 - Rodbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Birch Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Baileys Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about The Dolphin Hotel
What is The Dolphin Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 20 May 2024.
Is The Dolphin Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Dolphin Hotel was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Dolphin Hotel?
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 The Dolphin Hotel compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while The Dolphin Hotel holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Dolphin Hotel 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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