The Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Fountain Inn 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: The Fountain Inn, Trellech Grange, NP16 6QW
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fountain Inn sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← The Fountain Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wye Valley Vegan Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| David Morris Wines Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Mr R A Brookes Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| St Tewdrics House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Parva Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Wye Valley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Abbey Mill Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
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 Monmouthshire Council on 3 October 2025.
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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain Inn last inspected?
The Fountain Inn was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Inn compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fountain Inn holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire 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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