Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Sun Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rosemary Lane, SY7 0LP
How it compares in Herefordshire
A 2 is rare: only 19 of 1,562 rated places in Herefordshire score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Sun Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Sun Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Elbow Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
| W & C A Griffiths Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| The Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| A H Griffiths Ltd (Butcher) Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Leintwardine Village Hall & Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Herefordshire Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Sun Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Sun Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sun Inn holds a 2. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Herefordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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