The Rising Sun
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Rising Sun is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 21 Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2EA, in the Bristol local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bristol oversees 4,538 registered food businesses, of which 75% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bristol is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Rising Sun?
The Rising Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bristol.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Rising Sun last inspected?
The Rising Sun was last inspected on 2025-04-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Rising Sun located?
The Rising Sun is located at 21 Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol , BS3 2EA, in the Bristol local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS3 postcode area.