Cassandra's Cup food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Cassandra's Cup 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 3 December 2025, 9 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Cassandras Winchester Road, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SD
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Cassandra's Cup sits behind roughly 824 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 824 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Cassandra's Cup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Cassandra's Cup 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 Cassandra's Cup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyfriar Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Chawton Pre-School Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Chawton CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Old Kitchen Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Garden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Alton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2017 |
| Medirest Healthcare - Compass Group at Alton Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Borovere Residental Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Cassandra's Cup
What is Cassandra's Cup's food hygiene rating?
Cassandra's Cup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Cassandra's Cup 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 Cassandra's Cup last inspected?
Cassandra's Cup was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cassandra's Cup?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cassandra's Cup compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cassandra's Cup holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Cassandra's Cup 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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Cassandra's Cup is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
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