Gurkha’s Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Gurkha’s Inn 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: 47 Abbey Road Tormohun Torquay Torbay, TQ2 5NQ
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gurkha’s Inn sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← Gurkha’s Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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’s 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’s Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blackmore, Gary Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
Questions about Gurkha’s Inn
What is Gurkha’s Inn's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha’s Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Gurkha’s 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha’s Inn last inspected?
Gurkha’s Inn was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha’s Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurkha’s Inn compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Gurkha’s Inn holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Gurkha’s 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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