The Dolphin

Hackney

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

Last inspected on 3 April 2020 by Hackney.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dolphin, from March 2020 to April 2020. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2020.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Dolphin.

Food hygiene rating history for The Dolphin
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
4 March 2020	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
3 April 2020	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Dolphin in Hackney 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 165 MARE STREET,
Hackney,
London,
E8 3RH

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 Hackney, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://hackney.gov.uk/environmental-health#food 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 3 April 2020.

When was The Dolphin last inspected?

The Dolphin was last inspected by Hackney on 3 April 2020.

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.