Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 17 Shaw Street, Hoylake, CH47 2BW
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop 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 And Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylake Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| C M Triggs Fishmongers Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Mother India Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Churn & Chill Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Hoylake Fisheries Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Lake Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop
What is Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop 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 Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop last inspected?
Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop?
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 Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop 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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