Rainbow Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Crawley
Rainbow Pre-school 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 4 March 2024, more than 2 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: Rainbow Pre School, Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road, RH10 6DG
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Rainbow Pre-school among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Rainbow Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Rainbow Pre-school 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 Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Southgate Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Caterlink At Hilltop Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ChristChurch Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Chartwells At Desmond Anderson Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Pre-school
What is Rainbow Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 4 March 2024.
Is Rainbow Pre-school 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 Rainbow Pre-school last inspected?
Rainbow Pre-school was last inspected on 4 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Pre-school?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Pre-school compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Rainbow Pre-school 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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