Rainbow Ices food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Rainbow Ices holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 23 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Rainbow Ices among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Rainbow Ices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Ices 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 Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopscotch Pre-School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Avalanche Cakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Jade Peking Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| J & J Wilson Supermarket Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aroma Kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Ferndown Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Ferndown Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Ices
What is Rainbow Ices's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Ices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Rainbow Ices 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow Ices last inspected?
Rainbow Ices was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Ices?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Ices compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Ices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Rainbow Ices 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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