The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The 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 26 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Sun Inn 1 Wharf Street, Godalming, GU7 1NN
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Sun Inn among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Acorn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Lavika restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Loaf Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| N Family Club Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Godalming Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about The Sun Inn
What is The Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 26 September 2022.
Is The 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 Sun Inn last inspected?
The Sun Inn was last inspected on 26 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sun Inn?
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 Sun Inn compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The 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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