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Salvation Army food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Wakefield

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 18 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: The Salvation Army Citadel, Booth Street, Castleford, WF10 1SA

How it compares in Wakefield

That puts Salvation Army among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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.

Every rated food business in Wakefield
5 out of 5 2,111 78% ← Salvation Army
4 out of 5 437 16%
3 out of 5 86 3%
2 out of 5 18 1%
1 out of 5 36 1%
0 out of 5 4 <1%

A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
Castleford Greengrocer Retailers - other 52 yards away 5 - Very good 19 March 2019
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 72 yards away 5 - Very good 31 March 2023
Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 88 yards away 5 - Very good 26 July 2019
Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other 120 yards away 5 - Very good 29 January 2018
Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 138 yards away 5 - Very good 30 July 2018
Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other 170 yards away 5 - Very good 7 February 2014
1st Go Mini Market Retailers - other 253 yards away 5 - Very good 1 March 2023
Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other 282 yards away 5 - Very good 28 January 2026

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 Wakefield Council on 18 February 2020.

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 18 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Salvation Army?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Salvation Army compare to other places in Wakefield?

78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Wakefield 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

Salvation Army is one of 408 rated food businesses in Castleford. See every hygiene rating in Castleford

Wakefield inspects and rates 3,052 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield

The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk

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