The Fountain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Fountain holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 169 Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7BG
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fountain sits behind roughly 589 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← The Fountain | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 The Fountain 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 The Fountain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery And Pre-School School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Lichfield Cathedral School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Dimbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Hazel Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Fountain
What is The Fountain's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 25 April 2023.
Is The Fountain 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain last inspected?
The Fountain was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fountain?
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 The Fountain compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Fountain holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Fountain 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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