Rainbow Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Yorkshire
Rainbow Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 2 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 Trinity Road, YO11 2TD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainbow Lodge sits behind roughly 5,374 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,374 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ← Rainbow Lodge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lodge 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 Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Ashurst Residential Home Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Brunch To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| 97 Falsgrave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Lodge
What is Rainbow Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 November 2017.
Is Rainbow Lodge 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow Lodge last inspected?
Rainbow Lodge was last inspected on 2 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Lodge compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Rainbow Lodge holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Rainbow Lodge 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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