Over the Rainbow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Over the Rainbow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Arndale Centre, 48 Market Street, Manchester, M4 2HU
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Over the Rainbow among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Over the Rainbow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 Over the Rainbow 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 Over the Rainbow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Animaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Over the Rainbow
What is Over the Rainbow's food hygiene rating?
Over the Rainbow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Over the Rainbow 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Over the Rainbow last inspected?
Over the Rainbow was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Over the Rainbow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Over the Rainbow compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Over the Rainbow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Over the Rainbow 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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