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Food Hygiene Rating for Desi - Old India Cafe

Desi - Old India Cafe is located in the city of Portsmouth. It specialises in Indian Cuisine, Street Food.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 16 Jun 2026PO5 1LUfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for Desi - Old India Cafe
Very Good

Location

Address

173 Elm Grove, Southsea

SOUTHSEA PO5

Local authority

portsmouth

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
16 June 2026
FHRS ID
1297226
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
Desi - Old India Cafe
Address
173 Elm Grove, Southsea
Responsible local authority
portsmouth
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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