Aroma Indian Cuisine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Aroma Indian Cuisine 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
The rating dates from 25 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: 2 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Aroma Indian Cuisine among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Aroma Indian Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Indian Cuisine 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 Indian Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Pamplemousse Dorset Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Shaftesbury Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bell Street Antiques Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Exempt | |
| Harvest Hill Produce Market Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Farm Soap Co Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Reeve The Baker Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Aroma Indian Cuisine
What is Aroma Indian Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Aroma Indian Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Aroma Indian Cuisine 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 Aroma Indian Cuisine last inspected?
Aroma Indian Cuisine was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aroma Indian Cuisine?
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 Indian Cuisine compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Aroma Indian Cuisine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Aroma Indian Cuisine 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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