The fountain and ink food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
The fountain and ink holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Basement, 52-54, Stamford Street, SE1 9LX
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The fountain and ink among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ← The fountain and ink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The fountain and ink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about The fountain and ink
What is The fountain and ink's food hygiene rating?
The fountain and ink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The fountain and ink safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The fountain and ink last inspected?
The fountain and ink was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
How does The fountain and ink compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The fountain and ink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The fountain and ink and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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