Over the Rainbow food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Over the Rainbow 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 20 June 2025, 12 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: Church Lane, Dunnington, YO19 5QG
How it compares in York
That puts Over the Rainbow among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Over the Rainbow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pattacakes Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Dunnington News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
| Dunnington Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Grimston Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Ashfield Caravan Park Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2021 |
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 York Council on 20 June 2025.
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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Over the Rainbow last inspected?
Over the Rainbow was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Over the Rainbow compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Over the Rainbow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York 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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Over the Rainbow is one of 21 rated food businesses in Dunnington. See every hygiene rating in Dunnington →
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