Rainbow Day Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wiltshire
Rainbow Day Care Centre 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 6 November 2023, more than 2 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: Riverside Club Bath Road, Melksham
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainbow Day Care Centre sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Rainbow Day Care Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Rainbow Day Care Centre 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 Day Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham Foodbank - Saltford Distribution Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Golden Moments@507 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Loki's Fire Kitchen Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bitton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Happy Days Saltford, Pre-School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Golden Valley Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Rainbow Day Care Centre
What is Rainbow Day Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Day Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 6 November 2023.
Is Rainbow Day Care Centre 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 Rainbow Day Care Centre last inspected?
Rainbow Day Care Centre was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainbow Day Care Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainbow Day Care Centre compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Rainbow Day Care Centre holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Rainbow Day Care Centre 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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