Dolphins Childcare Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Dolphins Childcare Centre 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: Dolphins Childcare Centre North Petherton Primary School, School Fields, North Petherton, TA6 6LU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Dolphins Childcare Centre among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Dolphins Childcare Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Dolphins Childcare Centre 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 Dolphins Childcare Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Connect North Petherton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| A Slice Of Happiness Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A A Broughton & Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater M5, J24 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Branch House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2016 |
Questions about Dolphins Childcare Centre
What is Dolphins Childcare Centre's food hygiene rating?
Dolphins Childcare Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Dolphins Childcare Centre 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 Dolphins Childcare Centre last inspected?
Dolphins Childcare Centre was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphins Childcare Centre?
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 Dolphins Childcare Centre compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphins Childcare Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Dolphins Childcare Centre 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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