The Dolphin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Leighton Road, Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9BB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Dolphin among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Pre-School School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2015 |
| Deli Delivered Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Moores Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Panda Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Great Gelato - Ice Cream Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Celias Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Great Brickhill Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
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 Buckinghamshire Council on 8 January 2025.
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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dolphin compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dolphin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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