Rainbow House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Rainbow House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 1 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Rainbow House among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Rainbow House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maki Fish And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Happy Healthy Minds Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Hemlocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Il Camino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Maldon Little Ship Club Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Black Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Farmers Yard Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| House Of Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow House
What is Rainbow House's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Rainbow House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbow House last inspected?
Rainbow House was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow House?
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 House compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Rainbow House 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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