The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Rising Sun holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Rising Sun was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: The Rising Sun 38 High Street, Tarporley, CW6 0DX
How this rating has changed
The Rising Sun has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 17 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Rising Sun among the 2,173 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,173 | 81% | ← The Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 294 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Rising Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonjour wines Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ginger and Pickles Group Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Tarporley Done Room Pre School Caring Premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Seasons 55 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Ginger And Pickles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Coast Tarporley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Charly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Questions about The Rising Sun
What is The Rising Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Rising Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 August 2026.
Is The Rising Sun safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rising Sun last inspected?
The Rising Sun was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Rising Sun and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Rising Sun is one of 47 rated food businesses in Tarporley. See every hygiene rating in Tarporley →
Cheshire West and Chester inspects and rates 2,949 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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