Sergeants Mess food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
Sergeants Mess holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, 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: Lille Barracks, Redvers Buller Road, Aldershot, GU11 2NQ
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Sergeants Mess among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← Sergeants Mess | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 Sergeants Mess 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 Sergeants Mess, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bellfields Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Weyfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bart's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Disability Challengers Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone The Clockhouse Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Christopher Robin Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Sergeants Mess
What is Sergeants Mess's food hygiene rating?
Sergeants Mess has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Sergeants Mess 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sergeants Mess last inspected?
Sergeants Mess was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sergeants Mess?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sergeants Mess compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Sergeants Mess is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Sergeants Mess 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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