The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
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 7 May 2026, 2 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: 2 Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LE
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Salvation Army among the 688 places in Ceredigion 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 | 688 | 72% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Hoptimist, Aberystwyth Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Carys's Angolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Jonah's Fish Market Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Little Devils Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Porthi Aber Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2012 |
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 Ceredigion Council on 7 May 2026.
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 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion 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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