The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashfield
The Salvation Army holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bowne Street, NG17 4BJ
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salvation Army sits behind roughly 759 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ← The Salvation Army | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Ashfield Stores & Newagents Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Ashfield Stores Limited Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Ashfield Cake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Salvation Army
What is The Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ashfield Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Salvation Army safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Salvation Army holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield 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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