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The Salvation Army food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

The Salvation Army holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 28 February 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: 17a Edward Street, Tavanagh, Portadown, BT62 3NE

How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

That puts The Salvation Army among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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.

Every rated food business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
5 out of 5 1,451 83% ← The Salvation Army
4 out of 5 211 12%
3 out of 5 64 4%
2 out of 5 8 <1%
1 out of 5 4 <1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bannview Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 114 yards away 5 - Very good 12 January 2023
John Hannon Fruit & Veg at Market Retailers - other 132 yards away 5 - Very good 10 February 2023
Bravo Max Retailers - other 146 yards away 5 - Very good 9 February 2026
Global Emporium Retailers - other 153 yards away 5 - Very good 30 May 2025
Bar Indigo/Queens Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 174 yards away 5 - Very good 6 September 2023
Bob & Berts Portadown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 197 yards away 5 - Very good 31 October 2024
Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 214 yards away 5 - Very good 3 January 2024
Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 214 yards away 5 - Very good 15 February 2024

Questions about The Salvation Army

What is The Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?

The Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 28 February 2023.

Is The Salvation Army 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Salvation Army last inspected?

The Salvation Army was last inspected on 28 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at The Salvation Army?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does The Salvation Army compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?

83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Salvation Army 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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The Salvation Army is one of 871 rated food businesses in Armagh. See every hygiene rating in Armagh

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The official record is held by the council: http://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/

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