Salvation Army Drop In Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Salvation Army Drop In Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: 37 Market Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote Derbyshire, DE11 9PR
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Salvation Army Drop In Cafe sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← Salvation Army Drop In Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Drop In Cafe 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 Drop In Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Gresley House Care Home Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Gresley Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Church Gresley Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 1950's American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Church Gresley Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Food Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Salvation Army Drop In Cafe
What is Salvation Army Drop In Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army Drop In Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Salvation Army Drop In Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salvation Army Drop In Cafe last inspected?
Salvation Army Drop In Cafe was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salvation Army Drop In Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Drop In Cafe compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Salvation Army Drop In Cafe holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Salvation Army Drop In Cafe 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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