Gurkha Bideford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Gurkha Bideford 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Allhalland Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JD
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Gurkha Bideford among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Gurkha Bideford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Bideford 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 Bideford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Deanies Delights Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aroma Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Deluxe Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha Bideford
What is Gurkha Bideford's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Bideford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Gurkha Bideford 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 Gurkha Bideford last inspected?
Gurkha Bideford was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Bideford?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurkha Bideford compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Bideford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Gurkha Bideford 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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