A SALISBURY dessert parlour needs 'urgent improvement' according to an official food standards watchdog.

Sprinkles Gelato, on New Canal, was rated as 'urgent improvement necessary' in its latest inspection, conducted by the Food Standards Agency.

While the cleanliness and condition of the building and facilities were ranked as 'good', the restaurant's food handling requires improvement.

And its management of food safety requires urgent improvement.

Sprinkles has been approached multiple times for comment.