Rajas Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Rajas Indian Restaurant holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rajas Indian Restaurant Bridge House, 22 Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 820 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ← Rajas Indian Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rajas Indian Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rajas Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia Cafe Bakewell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Peacock Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Porter Manufacturers/packers | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Bakewell Cheese Shop Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| River & Roast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Flossy's Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Rajas Indian Restaurant
What is Rajas Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Rajas Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Rajas Indian Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rajas Indian Restaurant last inspected?
Rajas Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Rajas Indian Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rajas Indian Restaurant compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Rajas Indian Restaurant holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Rajas Indian Restaurant 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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