Cafe Aroma food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
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 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: 19 Commercial Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3BX
How this rating has changed
Cafe Aroma has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 3 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Cafe Aroma among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Cafe Aroma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Central Totton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
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 New Forest Council on 3 August 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 3 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest 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 New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Aroma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest 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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Cafe Aroma is one of 134 rated food businesses in Totton. See every hygiene rating in Totton →
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