Rising Sun (The) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Rising Sun (The) 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 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 91 West Town Road, Backwell, BS48 3BH
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Rising Sun (The) among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Rising Sun (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 (The) 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 (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Hopper Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Rainbow Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Backwell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Meadowside Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Backwell After School Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about Rising Sun (The)
What is Rising Sun (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Rising Sun (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Rising Sun (The) 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 (The) last inspected?
Rising Sun (The) was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rising Sun (The)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rising Sun (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Rising Sun (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Rising Sun (The) 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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