Shalimar Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Shalimar Indian Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 11 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2HX
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Shalimar Indian Restaurant sits behind roughly 536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 20% | ← Shalimar Indian Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shalimar Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 October 2024 |
| Grouse On The Go Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 May 2025 |
| Yawn Brew Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Grouse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Rowsley Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Darley Churchtown School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aroma Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Shalimar Indian Restaurant
What is Shalimar Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Shalimar Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Shalimar Indian Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shalimar Indian Restaurant last inspected?
Shalimar Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does Shalimar Indian Restaurant compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 832 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Shalimar Indian Restaurant holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Shalimar 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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