Aroma Massala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Aroma Massala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 27 April 2023, more than 3 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: 461 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 1BH
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Aroma Massala sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← Aroma Massala | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Aroma Massala 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 Massala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park Childrens Learning Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilbraham Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| A & A News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Adem Tailor Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Aroma Massala
What is Aroma Massala's food hygiene rating?
Aroma Massala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 27 April 2023.
Is Aroma Massala 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aroma Massala last inspected?
Aroma Massala was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aroma Massala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aroma Massala compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Aroma Massala holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Aroma Massala 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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