Gurkha Hill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Gurkha Hill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 78 Risborough Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3JT
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gurkha Hill sits behind roughly 1,069 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ← Gurkha Hill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gurkha Hill 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 Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Daows Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cheriton Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Gurkha Hill
What is Gurkha Hill's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Hill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Gurkha Hill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gurkha Hill last inspected?
Gurkha Hill was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurkha Hill compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while Gurkha Hill holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Gurkha Hill 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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