Blue Dolphin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Blue Dolphin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 8 High Street, Shirehampton, BS11 0DP
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Blue Dolphin among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Blue Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Blue 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 Blue Dolphin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Shirehampton - High Street PFS Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Cotswold Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Avon Autistic Foundation Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Avonmouth Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Chatty Craft Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Blue Dolphin
What is Blue Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
Blue Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Blue 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Dolphin last inspected?
Blue Dolphin was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue 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 Blue Dolphin compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Dolphin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Blue 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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