The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
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 16 October 2025, 8 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: 137 Marsh Lane London, NW7 4EY
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Rising Sun among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← The Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Mill Hill Peparatory School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Belmont Farm Nursery And PreSchool School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| BeCarma Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Asda Express Observatory PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Bank Food And Drink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| BAW Pan Asian Cafe / Chachaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
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 Barnet Council on 16 October 2025.
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 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet 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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