The Fountain Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastleigh
The Fountain Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 17 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: Fair Oak Village Hall Shorts Road Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 7EJ, SO50 7EJ
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The Fountain Pantry among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← The Fountain Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Pantry 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 Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oak Squash & Racketball Club Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Dragons Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2016 |
| Butchers Block Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coffee Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Aspen Services Ltd @ Fair Oak Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at Wyvern Tech College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Fountain Pantry
What is The Fountain Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Fountain Pantry 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain Pantry last inspected?
The Fountain Pantry was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fountain Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pantry compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The Fountain Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The Fountain Pantry 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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