Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newport
Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 December 2014, more than 11 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: Firbank Tennis Club, Heather Road, Newport, NP19 7LB
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup 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 Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells @ St Julians Comprehensive School School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Alonzi And Sons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Caerleon Road Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Beechwood Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2014 |
| Archway Court Day Nursery & Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup
What is Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 24 December 2014.
Is Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 24 December 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Rainbows Sunbeams Pre-School Playgroup 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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