Gurkha 19 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
Gurkha 19 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 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: 19 Market Place, NG34 7SR
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Gurkha 19 among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Gurkha 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Very 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 19 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 19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Connection (Sleaford) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| The Bairns Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Appetites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Chama News Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2015 |
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha 19
What is Gurkha 19's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha 19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Gurkha 19 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha 19 last inspected?
Gurkha 19 was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha 19?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gurkha 19 compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha 19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Gurkha 19 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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