Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
Rising Sun holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 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: 16 Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Rising Sun sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← Rising Sun | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Rising Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Akash Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club @ Knockhall Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Rising Sun
What is Rising Sun's food hygiene rating?
Rising Sun has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Rising Sun safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rising Sun last inspected?
Rising Sun was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rising Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rising Sun compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Rising Sun holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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Rising Sun is one of 39 rated food businesses in Swanscombe. See every hygiene rating in Swanscombe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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