Sal's Italian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Sal's Italian 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 6 October 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: The Woodhouse, Queen Street, Tideswell, SK17 8PF
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Sal's Italian among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Sal's Italian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 Sal's Italian 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 Sal's Italian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches Greengrocers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tideswell Pharmacy Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Cherry Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Horse And Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Tideswell Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Tindalls Bakery Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Elliots Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Sal's Italian
What is Sal's Italian's food hygiene rating?
Sal's Italian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Sal's Italian 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 Sal's Italian last inspected?
Sal's Italian was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sal's Italian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sal's Italian compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Sal's Italian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Sal's Italian 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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