Rainbow Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Rainbow Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: 102 Prospect Road, Lowfield, S2 3EN
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Rainbow Cafe among the 3,299 places in Sheffield 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Rainbow Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 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 Rainbow Cafe 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 Rainbow Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anns Grove Primary School (NIJ) School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Advanced Technology Centre School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Arvi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Amici & Bici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Alpha Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Rainbow Cafe
What is Rainbow Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Rainbow Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow Cafe last inspected?
Rainbow Cafe was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Rainbow Cafe compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Rainbow Cafe 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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