Fountain PS Meals Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Fountain PS Meals Kitchen is a school/college/university located at 18 Hawkin Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, BT48 6RD, in the Derry City and Strabane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. Derry City and Strabane oversees 1,340 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Derry City and Strabane is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
School/college/university
Address
18 Hawkin Street, Londonderry, Londonderry
Postcode
BT48 6RD
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
924585

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Fountain PS Meals Kitchen?

Fountain PS Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Derry City and Strabane.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

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 PS Meals Kitchen last inspected?

Fountain PS Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-03-21. 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 PS Meals Kitchen located?

Fountain PS Meals Kitchen is located at 18 Hawkin Street, Londonderry, Londonderry , BT48 6RD, in the Derry City and Strabane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT48 postcode area.