IL Salvatore food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
IL Salvatore 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 15 November 2024, 19 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: Plough Inn 2, Mill Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9DT
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts IL Salvatore among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← IL Salvatore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 IL Salvatore 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 IL Salvatore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Village Hall Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath NEW Social & Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath Community Centre Other catering premises | 119 yards away | Exempt | |
| Rising Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lakenheath Football Club Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2020 |
| eats at Lakenheath Primary School School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
Questions about IL Salvatore
What is IL Salvatore's food hygiene rating?
IL Salvatore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 15 November 2024.
Is IL Salvatore 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 IL Salvatore last inspected?
IL Salvatore was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at IL Salvatore?
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 IL Salvatore compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and IL Salvatore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects IL Salvatore 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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