Gurkha Sq Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Kesteven
Gurkha Sq Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: 21 Northgate, NG34 7BH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Gurkha Sq Express among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Gurkha Sq Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Gurkha Sq Express 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 Gurkha Sq Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Square Meals Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Northgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2008 |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Emily's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha Sq Express
What is Gurkha Sq Express's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Sq Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Gurkha Sq Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha Sq Express last inspected?
Gurkha Sq Express was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Sq Express?
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 Gurkha Sq Express compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Sq Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Gurkha Sq Express 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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