Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Luton
Salvation Army holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2017, more than 9 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: Salvation Army Temple, 1 Vicarage Street, LU1 3HZ
How it compares in Luton
That puts Salvation Army among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| abm catering @ Tennyson Road Primary School North School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cafe Welcome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
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 Luton Council on 31 January 2017.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salvation Army last inspected?
Salvation Army was last inspected on 31 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton 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 "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 compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton 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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