Salvation Army Church and Community Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Salvation Army Church and Community Hall 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: 131 Balmoral Road, Heysham, LA3 1HJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Salvation Army Church and Community Hall 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 Church and Community Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 64 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 Church and Community Hall 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 Church and Community Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Grove Court Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Regents Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about Salvation Army Church and Community Hall
What is Salvation Army Church and Community Hall's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army Church and Community Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Salvation Army Church and Community Hall 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 Church and Community Hall last inspected?
Salvation Army Church and Community Hall was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Church and Community Hall?
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 Church and Community Hall compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army Church and Community Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Salvation Army Church and Community Hall 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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