The Fountain, Ely
The Fountain is a pub at 1 Silver Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4JF. The Fountain's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire council on 25 November 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 1 Silver Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4JF - Council
- East Cambridgeshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Fountain’s food hygiene rating
The Fountain's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Fountain's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Fountain
- 4The Prince Albert10 m
- 5The Minster Tavern290 m
- 5The Kings Arms320 m
- 3The Hereward420 m
- 3The Townhouse T/A the Burger Bosses & the Little Mexican450 m
- 5Piccolo Lounge490 m
Questions about The Fountain
What is the food hygiene rating at The Fountain?
The Fountain's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire council on 25 November 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Fountain?
The Fountain is at 1 Silver Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4JF, in Ely. East Cambridgeshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Prince Albert, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Fountain?
The closest pubs and bars to The Fountain are The Prince Albert (10 m), The Minster Tavern (290 m) and The Kings Arms (320 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Fountain's hygiene rating up to date?
The Fountain's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Fountain on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Cambridgeshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.