Dolphin Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Dolphin Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2026, 2 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: Marsh Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5JY
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Dolphin Inn among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Dolphin Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 Dolphin Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodnook Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2017 |
| Ashleigh Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Longton Nursing and Residentail Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Smokies Grill Hut Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Wilkins & Pye Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Orchid Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Dolphin Inn
What is Dolphin Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 12 April 2026.
Is Dolphin Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolphin Inn last inspected?
Dolphin Inn was last inspected on 12 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dolphin Inn compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Dolphin Inn 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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