The Dolphin Inn

Ilchester

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Dolphin Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 8 May 2026 by Somerset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dolphin Inn, from March 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Dolphin Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 March 2021	4 / 5	Good
8 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Dolphin Inn in Ilchester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

High Street,
Ilchester,
Yeovil Somerset,
BA22 8NH

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

Who inspects The Dolphin Inn?

Food hygiene at The Dolphin Inn is inspected by Somerset, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.somerset.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dolphin Inn

What is The Dolphin Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Dolphin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 May 2026.

When was The Dolphin Inn last inspected?

The Dolphin Inn was last inspected by Somerset on 8 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.