The Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stroud
The Fountain Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fountain Inn, 89 Slad Road, Stroud, GL5 1QZ
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fountain Inn sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 12% | ← The Fountain Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Uplands Community Primary School School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Hania Cheeses Mobile caterer | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hill Shop & Videos Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Holywater Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Loose Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cake Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Mamasita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
Questions about The Fountain Inn
What is The Fountain Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Fountain Inn 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain Inn last inspected?
The Fountain Inn was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fountain Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Inn compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 990 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while The Fountain Inn holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Fountain Inn 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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