Gurkha Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Gurkha Groceries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 81-82 Stratford Road, Wolverton, MK12 5LT
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Gurkha Groceries among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Gurkha Groceries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Gurkha Groceries 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 Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefonsite1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bollywood Junction trading as Dilli Heart and Biryani Dum Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Brooklyn Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aradela Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cafe Cleo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| DC London Pie t/as Pizza Hut Delivery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| BSH Home Appliances (Bartlett Mitchell) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Gurkha Groceries
What is Gurkha Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Gurkha Groceries 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha Groceries last inspected?
Gurkha Groceries was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Groceries?
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 Gurkha Groceries compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Groceries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Gurkha Groceries 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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