The Rising Sun Pub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Rising Sun Pub 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
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 17 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: The Rising Sun, Coleford Road, Woodcroft, NP16 7HY
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Rising Sun Pub among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Rising Sun Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Tutshill C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| A & H Jones Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Cafe On The Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Tutshill Community Pre-School School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Pollypot Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| St Johns On The Hill School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Lodge At Castleford Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
Questions about The Rising Sun Pub
What is The Rising Sun Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Rising Sun Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Rising Sun Pub 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 Pub last inspected?
The Rising Sun Pub was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rising Sun Pub?
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 Pub compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Rising Sun Pub 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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