Gurkha Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Gurkha Tandoori holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: Gurkha Tandori, 4 Pondbridge Hill, Liskeard, PL14 3AB
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Gurkha Tandoori sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← Gurkha Tandoori | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Tandoori 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 Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| New Lai Wan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The T Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Malcolm Barnecutt Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Fat Frog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ough's Butchers Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha Tandoori
What is Gurkha Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Gurkha Tandoori safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Tandoori last inspected?
Gurkha Tandoori was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Tandoori?
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 Tandoori compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Gurkha Tandoori holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Gurkha Tandoori 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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