Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
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 24 January 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: Preston Street, Carnforth, LA5 9BY
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Salvation Army among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 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 Salvation Army, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Flaming Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Peking Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 August 2025 |
| Cafe Edelweiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2025 |
| Royal Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Carnforth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 November 2024 |
| The County Lodge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Salvation Army
What is Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 24 January 2025.
Is 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 Salvation Army last inspected?
Salvation Army was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salvation Army?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Salvation Army compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects 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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