The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tunbridge Wells
The Salvation Army holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Salvation Army was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bayhall Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Salvation Army among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunorlan Park Stores Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Carrs Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2015 |
| Dragon Tan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Beulah Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield South Downs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Contract Dining Company At Claremont Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Charlie's Angels Kitchens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| CTN Fast Food Limited T/a Flamevilla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
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 Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 June 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salvation Army compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells 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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