The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Rising Sun holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 November 2024, 19 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: The Rising Sun Public House, Cotmans Ash Lane, Kemsing, TN15 6XD
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rising Sun sits behind roughly 787 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← The Rising Sun | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otford Manor (Oak Hall) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Kemsing Primary School Catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| St Edith's Pre-school School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Kemsing Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Na's Thai Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about The Rising Sun
What is The Rising Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Rising Sun has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 24 November 2024.
Is The Rising Sun safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Rising Sun last inspected?
The Rising Sun was last inspected on 24 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while The Rising Sun holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks 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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