The Gurkha Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Gurkha Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Station Approach, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Gurkha Kitchen among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← The Gurkha Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Gurkha Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
Questions about The Gurkha Kitchen
What is The Gurkha Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Gurkha Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Gurkha Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gurkha Kitchen last inspected?
The Gurkha Kitchen was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does The Gurkha Kitchen compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Gurkha Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Gurkha Kitchen 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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