The Dolphin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Dolphin 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: The Dolphin Inn Northgate Street, Devizes, SN10 1JJ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Dolphin among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2023 |
| Black Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Market Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| The Pelican Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| New Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Park Street Kebab and Burger Mobile caterer | 138 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Dolphin
What is The Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Dolphin 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 last inspected?
The Dolphin was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dolphin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Dolphin compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dolphin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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Understanding this rating
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The Dolphin is one of 136 rated food businesses in Devizes. See every hygiene rating in Devizes →
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