The New Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The New Sun Inn 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 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Public House The New Sun Inn High Street, Kimbolton, PE28 0HA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The New Sun Inn among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← The New Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 New Sun Inn 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 New Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Sixteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Kimbolton Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Phaf Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| H J Hellett & Son Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Old Swan Pharmacy Retailers - other | 113 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kimbolton Senior School Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Marianne Louise Bennett Other catering premises | 201 yards away | Exempt | |
| 1st Kimbolton Scout Hut Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
Questions about The New Sun Inn
What is The New Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 11 October 2024.
Is The New Sun Inn 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 New Sun Inn last inspected?
The New Sun Inn was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Sun Inn?
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 New Sun Inn compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The New Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The New Sun Inn 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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