The Fountain of Life food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Breckland
The Fountain of Life holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 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: Swaffham Road The Well Christian Centre, Ashill, Norfolk, IP25 7BT
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Fountain of Life among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Fountain of Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Very 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 of Life 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 of Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Breckfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| NORSE at Ashill VC Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashill Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Ashill Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fountain of Life
What is The Fountain of Life's food hygiene rating?
The Fountain of Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Fountain of Life 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fountain of Life last inspected?
The Fountain of Life was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fountain of Life?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fountain of Life compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Fountain of Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Fountain of Life 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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