The Salvation Army food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
The 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Salvation Army Citadel Nelson Street, Leadgate, DH8 7PU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Salvation Army among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Salvation Army | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 The 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 The Salvation Army, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate Local Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| Leadgate convenience store Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| JK Catering Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Leadgate WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Grizedale Care Home Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Rontec Villa Esso Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Clart About Sensory Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about The Salvation Army
What is The Salvation Army's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The 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 The Salvation Army last inspected?
The Salvation Army was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Salvation Army compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The 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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