The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Worcester City
The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: 46 The Tything, Worcester, WR1 1JT
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) 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 The Gurkha Chulo (Tything), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarkali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Buddys Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Castle Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bolero Bar And Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Burger Shop Worcester / A Rule Of Tum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Beautiful Margherita -Holy Pepperoni - The Biriyani Club - Shawarma Lords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Black & White Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Coffee Warehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Gurkha Chulo (Tything)
What is The Gurkha Chulo (Tything)'s food hygiene rating?
The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) 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 The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) last inspected?
The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gurkha Chulo (Tything)?
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 The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects The Gurkha Chulo (Tything) 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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