Combined Mess food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
Combined Mess holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 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.
89% of rated food businesses in Rushmoor score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rushmoor ratings →
Address: St Omer Barracks, Thornhill Road, Aldershot
How this rating has changed
Combined Mess was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Combined Mess among the 464 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 73% 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 | 464 | 73% | ← Combined Mess | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Combined Mess 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 Combined Mess, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Coffee Enterprises Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| A Turner & Son Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| CESSAC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cambridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Alderwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Clean Meal Co Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Boss Desserts Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Combined Mess
What is Combined Mess's food hygiene rating?
Combined Mess has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Combined Mess 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Combined Mess last inspected?
Combined Mess was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Combined Mess?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Combined Mess compare to other places in Rushmoor?
73% of the 632 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Combined Mess is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Combined Mess 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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Combined Mess is one of 265 rated food businesses in Aldershot. See every hygiene rating in Aldershot →
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