Rainbow Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
Rainbow Chinese 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
This is a fresh result: Rainbow Chinese was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 Charnwood Road, LE12 9QE
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Rainbow Chinese among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Rainbow Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rainbow Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Leo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Charnwood Road Baptist Church Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Christchurch Methodist Church Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| LTS at St Winefrides Catholic Voluntary Academy School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Livio's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Rainbow Chinese
What is Rainbow Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Rainbow Chinese 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 Chinese last inspected?
Rainbow Chinese was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Rainbow Chinese compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Rainbow Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Rainbow Chinese 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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