The Fountain food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The Fountain holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 32 Park Green, Macclesfield, SK11 7NA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Fountain among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The Fountain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington Coffee Co Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Amazing India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Alfreds Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Epic Burger @ The Elbow Room Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| G&J Muckers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Dinah's Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Gurkha Dining Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about The Fountain
What is The Fountain's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Fountain 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain last inspected?
The Fountain was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fountain compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Fountain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East 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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