The Fountain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Fountain 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 25 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Silver Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4JF
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fountain sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← The Fountain | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Poets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| King's Ely School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| King's Ely Sixth Form School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| New Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Lamb Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Fountain
What is The Fountain's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 25 November 2022.
Is The Fountain 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 last inspected?
The Fountain was last inspected on 25 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fountain holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire 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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