The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rushmoor
The Salvation Army holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 April 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: Salvation Army Hall, 1 North Lane, Aldershot, GU12 4QE
How it compares in Rushmoor
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 629 rated places in Rushmoor score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← The Salvation Army | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Salvation Army the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Aldershot College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boss Desserts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alderwood Senior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Alderwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Durbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Astalet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Akshar News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Salvation Army
What is The Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rushmoor Council on 27 April 2026.
Is The Salvation Army safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 27 April 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 The Salvation Army?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 The Salvation Army compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while The Salvation Army holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rushmoor, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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