Aroma Lounge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derbyshire Dales
Aroma Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2024, 22 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: 5 Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2FS
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Aroma Lounge among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Aroma Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Aroma Lounge 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 Aroma Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coates Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Yawn Brew Distributors/Transporters | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Barringtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Underhall Respite And Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Aroma Lounge
What is Aroma Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Aroma Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Aroma Lounge 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aroma Lounge last inspected?
Aroma Lounge was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 months 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 Aroma Lounge?
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 Aroma Lounge compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Aroma Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Aroma Lounge 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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