The Dolphin

313 Shankill Road

Heads up: The Dolphin no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Belfast City. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 November 2019 by Belfast City.

What does this rating mean?

The Dolphin in 313 Shankill Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

313 Shankill Road,
Belfast,
BT13 1FT

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dolphin. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dolphin?

Food hygiene at The Dolphin is inspected by Belfast City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/buildingcontrol-environment/foodsafety/consumers-foodhygienescheme.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about The Dolphin

What is The Dolphin’s food hygiene rating?

The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 November 2019.

When was The Dolphin last inspected?

The Dolphin was last inspected by Belfast City on 27 November 2019.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Dolphin closed down?

The Dolphin no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Belfast City, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.