Rainbow Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Rainbow Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Grace Chop Suey House 1A Stewart Street, Easington Colliery, SR8 3LQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainbow Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Rainbow Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rainbow Chinese Takeaway 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 Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Pizza Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Easington Family Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Easington Colliery AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Chinese Takeaway
What is Rainbow Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Rainbow Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Rainbow Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Rainbow Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Rainbow Chinese Takeaway 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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