Rainbow Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cumberland
Rainbow Nursery 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 11 January 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: 32 Dent View, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2ET
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Rainbow Nursery among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Rainbow Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Very 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 Nursery 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 Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Egremont Rangers RLFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2022 |
| Walsingham Community Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Spuds & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Calderwood House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Cater Link School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Sweet Tooth Desserts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Rainbow Nursery
What is Rainbow Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Rainbow Nursery 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 Nursery last inspected?
Rainbow Nursery was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Nursery compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Rainbow Nursery 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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Rainbow Nursery is one of 55 rated food businesses in Egremont. See every hygiene rating in Egremont →
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