The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Caerphilly
The Salvation Army holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 66 Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6BA
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salvation Army sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← The Salvation Army | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bayleaf Risca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Risca Super Mart Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Clyde Street Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blue Garlic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bee Kind Risca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about The Salvation Army
What is The Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Salvation Army 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly 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 "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 The Salvation Army compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The Salvation Army holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly 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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