Dolphin Gifts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Dolphin Gifts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: 11 The Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Dolphin Gifts among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Dolphin Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Gifts 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 Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Coastal Cooking Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| No. 28 The Cookery Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Belle's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| The Admiral Collingwood Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ketch-Up Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2014 |
| Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Dolphin Gifts
What is Dolphin Gifts's food hygiene rating?
Dolphin Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Dolphin Gifts 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolphin Gifts last inspected?
Dolphin Gifts was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolphin Gifts?
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 Gifts compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Dolphin Gifts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Dolphin Gifts 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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Dolphin Gifts is one of 239 rated food businesses in Ilfracombe. See every hygiene rating in Ilfracombe →
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