The New Fountain House

Essex

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The New Fountain House scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 11 January 2022 by Braintree.

What does this rating mean?

The New Fountain House in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes — it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

130 High Street,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 1JZ

The New Fountain House Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The New Fountain House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The New Fountain House?

Food hygiene at The New Fountain House is inspected by Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The New Fountain House

What is The New Fountain House’s food hygiene rating?

The New Fountain House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 January 2022.

When was The New Fountain House last inspected?

The New Fountain House was last inspected by Braintree on 11 January 2022.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.