The Rising Sun Knapp food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Rising Sun Knapp holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Rising Sun Knapp was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Knapp, North Curry Taunton, TA3 6BG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Rising Sun Knapp among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Rising Sun Knapp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Rising Sun Knapp none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Rising Sun Knapp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Curry Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Mrs Joy Osment Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| North Curry Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Rising Sun Knapp
What is The Rising Sun Knapp's food hygiene rating?
The Rising Sun Knapp has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Rising Sun Knapp 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rising Sun Knapp last inspected?
The Rising Sun Knapp was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rising Sun Knapp?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rising Sun Knapp compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun Knapp is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Rising Sun Knapp 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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