Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
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 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Grist Square, Laugharne, SA33 4ST
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Fountain Inn sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Fountain Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Fountain Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 February 2025 |
| The Runcible Spoon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Owl and the Pussycat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Laugharne Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Boat House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Coach House Butchery Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Globe Laugharne Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poon Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Fountain Inn
What is Fountain Inn's food hygiene rating?
Fountain Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 2 September 2024.
Is 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 Fountain Inn last inspected?
Fountain Inn was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fountain Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fountain Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fountain Inn holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects 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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