The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bristol
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 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Salvation Army, Padstow Road, Knowle, BS4 1EN
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salvation Army sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Salvation Army | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| ALP Bristol Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
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 Bristol Council on 13 January 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 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol 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 "very 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 Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Salvation Army holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol 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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