Lavang indian Gastronomy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Lavang indian Gastronomy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: 319 Vale Road, Ash Vale, GU12 5LN
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Lavang indian Gastronomy sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← Lavang indian Gastronomy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Lavang indian Gastronomy 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 Lavang indian Gastronomy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriages Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cherryvale Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| CESSAC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Bethneys Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Christmas Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Big Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ashvale kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Lavang indian Gastronomy
What is Lavang indian Gastronomy's food hygiene rating?
Lavang indian Gastronomy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Lavang indian Gastronomy 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lavang indian Gastronomy last inspected?
Lavang indian Gastronomy was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lavang indian Gastronomy?
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 Lavang indian Gastronomy compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Lavang indian Gastronomy holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Lavang indian Gastronomy 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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