THE DOLPHIN
Middle of the road
The breakdown
Last inspected on 9 January 2026 by Eastleigh.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for THE DOLPHIN, from June 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory |
What does this rating mean?
THE DOLPHIN 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?
THE DOLPHIN 9 HIGH STREET BOTLEY SOUTHAMPTON SO30 2EA,SO30 2EA
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 Eastleigh, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ or [email protected].
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