The Cardamom food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
The Cardamom 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: 227 London Road, Stone, Kent, DA9 9DF
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cardamom sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← The Cardamom | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cardamom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abi Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Beviqua Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Dartford Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Dartford Valley Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Cardamom
What is The Cardamom's food hygiene rating?
The Cardamom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Cardamom 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 The Cardamom last inspected?
The Cardamom was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does The Cardamom compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while The Cardamom holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Cardamom 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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The Cardamom is one of 25 rated food businesses in Stone. See every hygiene rating in Stone →
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