Rainbows Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thurrock
Rainbows Preschool 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
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: The Old Golf Shop, Belhus Park, Belhus Park Lane, RM15 4QR
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Rainbows Preschool among the 833 places in Thurrock 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 | 833 | 71% | ← Rainbows Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 120 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 Rainbows Preschool 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 Rainbows Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Brown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Angel Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Aveley's Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about Rainbows Preschool
What is Rainbows Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Rainbows Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Rainbows Preschool 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 Rainbows Preschool last inspected?
Rainbows Preschool was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbows Preschool?
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 Rainbows Preschool compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,167 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbows Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Rainbows Preschool 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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