The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochdale
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
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: Rochdale Citadel, Newgate, Rochdale, OL16 1BA
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Salvation Army among the 1,090 places in Rochdale 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
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 Rochdale Council on 12 February 2025.
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 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale 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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