Salvation Army Citadel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Salvation Army Citadel 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 10 December 2024, 19 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: Salvation Army, Beach Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1EA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Salvation Army Citadel among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Salvation Army Citadel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Citadel 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 Citadel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Cards Direct Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2017 |
| Biggs Fish Ltd Mobile caterer | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Salvation Army Citadel
What is Salvation Army Citadel's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army Citadel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Salvation Army Citadel 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 Citadel last inspected?
Salvation Army Citadel was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salvation Army Citadel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Salvation Army Citadel compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army Citadel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Salvation Army Citadel 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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