The Gurkha Palace food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Oxfordshire
The Gurkha Palace holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 10 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 34 The Green, Horspath, OX33 1RP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gurkha Palace sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← The Gurkha Palace | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 The Gurkha Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daudhar News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Community Emergency Foodbank Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Charm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Connect Vending Ltd Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about The Gurkha Palace
What is The Gurkha Palace's food hygiene rating?
The Gurkha Palace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Gurkha Palace 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gurkha Palace last inspected?
The Gurkha Palace was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gurkha Palace?
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 The Gurkha Palace compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Gurkha Palace holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Gurkha Palace 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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