The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cardiff
The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2023, more than 3 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: The Salvation Army Aberthaw Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4HB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche 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 The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Caerau Ely RFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
| Button's & Bow's Day Nursery LTD Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche
What is The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 31 January 2023.
Is The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche last inspected?
The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche?
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 The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Salvation Army Rainbow Creche 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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