The Old Ale and Coffee House

Address

THE OLD ALE HOUSE CRANE STREET
SALISBURY
SP1 2QD

Business type

Pub/bar/nightclub

Date of inspection

8 April 2026

Standards found at the time of inspection
Area inspected by food safety officer	Standards found
Hygienic food handling Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage	Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene	Improvement necessary
Management of food safety System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future	Generally satisfactory

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What the business says

Following the visit it was clear that one of our Junior Chefs had been left without sufficient support and the 2^nd Chef was unable to provide this support as well as to keep on top of the kitchen whilst the Head Chef was on an extended leave.

During the visit the Head Chef who had just returned from his leave, threw out all food that was incorrectly labelled, immediately.

The kitchen was then closed for a full and through deep clean prior to re-opening.

The allergens matrix was checked and updated.

Since that day there have been changes made to the auditing of the kitchen and the hygiene documentation with the General Manager completing weekly management audits and all Chefs re-reading and discussing the Better Food Safer Business documentation.

We have used support from our equipment supplier to upgrade equipment has highlighted as required.

The kitchen has a weekly deep clean prior to the Manager’s audit.

The two junior chefs have re-done their basic allergens training and are completing Level 2 food hygiene and safety courses.

The EHO officer has been supportive in checking our allergens sheet to assist with complete accuracy.

The kitchen and the team are fully aware of the issues, the ownership of the actions and the continued performance required.

We have requested a re-visit based on the actions that have been taken and this has been accepted and will take place within the next three months.

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