Cao's New Style Hot Pot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Cao's New Style Hot Pot 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 1 October 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.
Address: 67 Testwood Road, Southampton, SO15 8RN
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Cao's New Style Hot Pot sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Cao's New Style Hot Pot | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cao's New Style Hot Pot 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 Cao's New Style Hot Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amira Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Brooke House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
Questions about Cao's New Style Hot Pot
What is Cao's New Style Hot Pot's food hygiene rating?
Cao's New Style Hot Pot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Cao's New Style Hot Pot 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 Cao's New Style Hot Pot last inspected?
Cao's New Style Hot Pot was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cao's New Style Hot Pot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cao's New Style Hot Pot compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Cao's New Style Hot Pot holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Cao's New Style Hot Pot 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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