Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: 298 - 310 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 5JG
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
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 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 Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) 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 Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)
What is Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) last inspected?
Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)?
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 Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP) 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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