The Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The 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 1 June 2017, more than 9 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: 42 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 1RX
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Sun among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Leighton Buzzard Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Leighton Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Mevan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Latte Dah Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bianco Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Amore Desserts Mobile caterer | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Amore Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Footsteps Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Sun
What is The Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 June 2017.
Is The 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 Sun last inspected?
The Sun was last inspected on 1 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 Sun compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The 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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