The Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Fountain Inn 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 7 Broad Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DT
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Fountain Inn among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← The Fountain Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cwtch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Lamb Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| The Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Vaped Crusader Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Builth Stores Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2025 |
| Beautifully Bonkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Nice Find UK Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Fountain Inn
What is The Fountain Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Fountain Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Fountain Inn was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Fountain Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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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