The Fountain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
The Fountain holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Fountain Hotel, 155 Lincoln Road, Tuxford, NG22 0JQ
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Fountain among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← The Fountain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Life Care (Tuxford) Ltd Caring Premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Spar Filling Station Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Tuxford Academy School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Costcutter Tuxford Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Yellow Brick Road Pump Farm LTD Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Mike Maloney Butchers & Bakers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Country Victualler Pod Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Tuxford Primary Academy Breakfast & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
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 Bassetlaw Council on 24 March 2026.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain last inspected?
The Fountain was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fountain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fountain compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Fountain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw 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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