Cardamom food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
Cardamom holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Cardamom was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for East Hampshire, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 96% score 4 or 5. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Unit 2 13 South Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville, PO8 0RB
How this rating has changed
Cardamom was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
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 East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Cardamom sits behind roughly 941 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 824 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← Cardamom | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cardamom 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 Cardamom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 June 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2025 |
| The Rising Sun T/A Kedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Sunny Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Clanfield Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Clanfield Community Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Petersgate Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Cardamom
What is Cardamom's food hygiene rating?
Cardamom has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Hampshire Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Cardamom safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cardamom last inspected?
Cardamom was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Cardamom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardamom compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cardamom holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Cardamom is one of 67 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/
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