Fountain House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
Fountain House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 146 Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2EZ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Fountain House sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← Fountain House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fountain House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fountain House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Ali's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Basmati Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Boutique Events Staffordshire Ltd Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Fountain House
What is Fountain House's food hygiene rating?
Fountain House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Fountain House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fountain House last inspected?
Fountain House was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fountain House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fountain House compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Fountain House holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Fountain House 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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