Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Salvation Army holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 February 2008, more than 18 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, West Banks, NG34 7QB
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Salvation Army sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Salvation Army | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2013 |
| Eslaforde Private Nursery School/college/university | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Sleaford Community Grocers Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Soma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Square Meals Other catering premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Salvation Army
What is Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 19 February 2008.
Is Salvation Army 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salvation Army last inspected?
Salvation Army was last inspected on 19 February 2008, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Salvation Army holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven 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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