Officers Mess food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
Officers 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 14 May 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: Government House, 9 Farnborough Road, Aldershot, GU11 2HD
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Officers Mess among the 456 places in Rushmoor 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 | 456 | 72% | ← Officers Mess | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Officers 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 Officers Mess, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Farnborough Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Colebrook Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Belly Busters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aviator Hotel Farnborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Aidan's Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| BJ'S News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cafe @ No.36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Officers Mess
What is Officers Mess's food hygiene rating?
Officers Mess has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Officers 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 Officers Mess last inspected?
Officers Mess was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Officers 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 Officers Mess compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Officers Mess is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Officers 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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