The Rising Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 36 Worminghall Road, Ickford, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9JD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Rising Sun among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Rising Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The 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 The Rising Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Old Fisherman Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Searcys Rolls Royce Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| The Oxford Cheese Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Chilworth House Upper School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Sandy Lane Farm Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 December 2025 |
| Chilworth House Lower School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Chopstix at Welcome Break Oxford Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
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 Buckinghamshire Council on 26 March 2026.
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 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rising Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rising Sun compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Rising Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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