The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Rising Sun 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
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Ashton Road, Ashton, BS3 2EA
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Rising Sun among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← The Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashton Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
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 Bristol Council on 2 April 2025.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rising Sun last inspected?
The Rising Sun was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rising Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol 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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