Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Test Valley
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 11 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Plough Inn, Monxton Road, Grateley, SP11 8JR
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn sits behind roughly 863 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 863 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 8% | ← Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 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 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 | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn last inspected?
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 "good", 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?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Gurkha Baynjan, Plough Inn holds a 4. 80 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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