Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
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 5 December 2019, more than 6 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: Rising Sun Inn, Coast Road, Wallsend, NE28 9HP
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Rising Sun among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesign Service Station Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Beacon Hill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Boozebargains Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Babyccinos Wallsend Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Blue Sea Grill House & Pizzeria / Skewers Of Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| American Candy \& Vape Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Rising Sun
What is Rising Sun's food hygiene rating?
Rising Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 5 December 2019.
Is 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 Rising Sun last inspected?
Rising Sun was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside 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 "very 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 Rising Sun compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside 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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