The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
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 11 June 2024, 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: The Rising Sun, 74 Shore Road, Southampton, SO31 9FT
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Rising Sun among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← The Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tides Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Co-Operative Gp Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Hamble River S C Food Inc Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2018 |
| Coast & Bounty Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Banana Wharf Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Little Brook House Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hamble Village Playschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2018 |
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 Fareham Council on 11 June 2024.
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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham 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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