The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
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 5 September 2018, more than 7 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: Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JD
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Salvation Army among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
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 Portsmouth Council on 5 September 2018.
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 5 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth 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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