Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
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 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 65 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AJ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Salvation Army among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho de Lisboa Ltd Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bluto's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 57 Orient Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Avalon Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| African and Caribbean Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Arden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 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 Sefton Council on 14 January 2025.
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 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton 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 "very 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 Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton 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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