Cafe aroma food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Cafe aroma 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
This is a fresh result: Cafe aroma was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 48 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NF
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Cafe aroma among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Cafe aroma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Cafe aroma 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 Cafe aroma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amira Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe aroma
What is Cafe aroma's food hygiene rating?
Cafe aroma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 23 May 2026.
Is Cafe aroma 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 Cafe aroma last inspected?
Cafe aroma was last inspected on 23 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe aroma?
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 Cafe aroma compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe aroma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Cafe aroma 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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