Fountain Canteen
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Fountain Canteen is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at University Of Bath Campus, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7BT, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bath and North East Somerset oversees 1,851 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- University Of Bath Campus, Claverton Down, Bath
- Postcode
- BA2 7BT
- Local Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 833881
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Fountain Canteen?
Fountain Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bath and North East Somerset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Fountain Canteen last inspected?
Fountain Canteen was last inspected on 2025-02-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Fountain Canteen located?
Fountain Canteen is located at University Of Bath Campus, Claverton Down, Bath , BA2 7BT, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BA2 postcode area.