Mallu Kitchen Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gloucester City
Mallu Kitchen Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Balti King, 32 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SD
How it compares in Gloucester City
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,018 rated places in Gloucester City score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Mallu Kitchen Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Mallu Kitchen Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mallu Kitchen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baburchi The Tikka Massala Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bennetts Dog House Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cater Cater Ltd At St Pauls C Of E School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Baker Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Charcot Therapy Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Anatolian Palace Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Mallu Kitchen Ltd
What is Mallu Kitchen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Mallu Kitchen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Gloucester City Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Mallu Kitchen Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mallu Kitchen Ltd last inspected?
Mallu Kitchen Ltd was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mallu Kitchen Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mallu Kitchen Ltd compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, while Mallu Kitchen Ltd holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Mallu Kitchen Ltd 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gloucester City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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