Fountain Head Inn

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 February 2025 by East Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Fountain Head Inn, from August 2020 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Fountain Head Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Fountain Head Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 August 2020	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
13 February 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Fountain Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Branscombe,
Seaton,
EX12 3BG

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

Who inspects Fountain Head Inn?

Food hygiene at Fountain Head Inn is inspected by East Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Fountain Head Inn

What is Fountain Head Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Fountain Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 February 2025.

When was Fountain Head Inn last inspected?

Fountain Head Inn was last inspected by East Devon on 13 February 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.