Friendly Dolphin

Sutton

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 June 2025 by Sutton.

What does this rating mean?

Friendly Dolphin in Sutton 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?

4 Regent Parade,
Brighton Road,
Sutton,
SM2 5BQ

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

Who inspects Friendly Dolphin?

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

Questions about Friendly Dolphin

What is Friendly Dolphin’s food hygiene rating?

Friendly Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 June 2025.

When was Friendly Dolphin last inspected?

Friendly Dolphin was last inspected by Sutton on 3 June 2025.

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.