The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
The Salvation Army holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 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: Citadel, George Street, Harwich, CO12 3ND
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Salvation Army among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claires Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Harwich Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2014 |
| Harwich Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Amz&Son Mobile caterer | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 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 Tendring Council on 25 April 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salvation Army compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring 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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