The Fountain, South Shields
The Fountain is a pub at 116 Highfield Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6JL. The Fountain's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 17 December 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 116 Highfield Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 6JL - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Fountain’s food hygiene rating
The Fountain's rating is 1 year old.
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
- 5The Bamburgh500 m
- 5The Old Ship740 m
- 5County Hotel850 m
- 5The Vigilant850 m
- 5The New Crown1.0 km
- 4The Grey Hen1.4 km
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Fountain
What is the food hygiene rating at The Fountain?
The Fountain's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 17 December 2024. 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 116 Highfield Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6JL, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bamburgh, about 500 m away.
What pubs are near The Fountain?
The closest pubs and bars to The Fountain are The Bamburgh (500 m), The Old Ship (740 m) and County Hotel (850 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 1 year old. 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, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.