Skip to content
FoodHygieneRating
Pub/bar/nightclub Latest rating available

The Dolphin food hygiene rating

The Dolphin

The Dolphin 14 South Street
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4XF
Inspected 12 February 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Eastbourne

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

View inspection details

At a glance

Business summary

The Dolphin in Eastbourne currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 February 2026. The Dolphin is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Dolphin 14 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4XF.

Business name
The Dolphin
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
Eastbourne
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
12 February 2026
FHRS ID
1951473
ⓘ

About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

12 February 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

Learn how inspections are assessed

Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Dolphin.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
12 February 2026 5 Very good Current