Kards & Keepsakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fareham
Kards & Keepsakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2023, more than 3 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: 18 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 7GH
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Kards & Keepsakes among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← Kards & Keepsakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Kards & Keepsakes 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 Kards & Keepsakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| 365 Nutrition Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Fabulous Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bp Oil Uk Limited Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| A & T Cooper Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Pfs Locks Heath Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Kards & Keepsakes
What is Kards & Keepsakes's food hygiene rating?
Kards & Keepsakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Kards & Keepsakes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kards & Keepsakes last inspected?
Kards & Keepsakes was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kards & Keepsakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kards & Keepsakes compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Kards & Keepsakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Kards & Keepsakes 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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