Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Test Valley
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Test Valley score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Test Valley ratings →
Address: Plough Inn, Monxton Road, Grateley, SP11 8JR
How this rating has changed
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 24 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
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 Test Valley
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 976 rated places in Test Valley score this low, about one in 61. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 863 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grateley House School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Woodside Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Pik Padel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Steaksquared Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Jack's BackHaus Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Lains Shooting School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Harrier Grange Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2026 |
Questions about Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn
What is Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Test Valley Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn last inspected?
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Test Valley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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