The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Salvation Army holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 February 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: 8 Tower Street, Northampton, Nn1 2sn, NN1 2SN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salvation Army sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← The Salvation Army | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
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 West Northamptonshire Council on 6 February 2024.
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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Salvation Army holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire 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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