Rainbow Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Community Centre, Village Square, Springfield, CM2 6RF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Rainbow Pre School among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Rainbow Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Chancellor Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Atham Supermarket Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 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 Chelmsford Council on 20 November 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Pre School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford 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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