Rainbow Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Hams
Rainbow Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rainbow Nursery was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Mansion, 36A Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Rainbow Nursery among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Rainbow Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 Nursery 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 Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Bakery Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Halls Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Totnes Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Stacked Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Good Food Shop Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
| Oliver's Manufacturers/packers | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Nursery
What is Rainbow Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Rainbow Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow Nursery last inspected?
Rainbow Nursery was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Nursery compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Rainbow Nursery 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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