The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 5 Raddenstile Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2JH
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Very 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 Pre School And Nursery 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 Pre School And Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth House Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Rest Home Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ferns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Brandon Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ashton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery
What is The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery last inspected?
The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pre School And Nursery compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Dolphin Pre School And Nursery 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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