Salvation Army Citadel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Salvation Army Citadel 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 10 November 2022, 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: 26 - 28 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QH
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Salvation Army Citadel sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← Salvation Army Citadel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Salvation Army Citadel 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 Salvation Army Citadel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Land Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Eking German Doner Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Elena's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Braintree Bagels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Salvation Army Citadel
What is Salvation Army Citadel's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army Citadel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 10 November 2022.
Is Salvation Army Citadel 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 Salvation Army Citadel last inspected?
Salvation Army Citadel was last inspected on 10 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salvation Army Citadel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Salvation Army Citadel compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Salvation Army Citadel holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Salvation Army Citadel 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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