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The Rising Sun food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Enfield

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 15 September 2023, more than 2 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: Public House, 240 Winchester Road, London, N9 9EF

How it compares in Enfield

That puts The Rising Sun among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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.

Every rated food business in Enfield
5 out of 5 1,248 59% ← The Rising Sun
4 out of 5 442 21%
3 out of 5 227 11%
2 out of 5 97 5%
1 out of 5 93 4%
0 out of 5 7 <1%

A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
Arthur Lodge Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 21 January 2026
Ancilla Soup Kitchen Other catering premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 24 October 2025
B.A.S.E Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 December 2025
Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 21 May 2026
Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 16 December 2024
Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 7 November 2025
Aqua Chemist Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 14 September 2023
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 21 April 2026

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 Enfield Council on 15 September 2023.

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 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield 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 "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 Rising Sun compare to other places in Enfield?

59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Enfield 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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