Gurkha Chef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
Gurkha Chef 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
This is a fresh result: Gurkha Chef was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 132 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 2EY
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Gurkha Chef among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Gurkha Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Chef 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 Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle 8 C-Store Limited T/A Premier Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Aroma Grill Also T/A Smash In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Double Luck Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| KFC - Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Bollywood Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha Chef
What is Gurkha Chef's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Gurkha Chef 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 Chef last inspected?
Gurkha Chef was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gurkha Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chef compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Gurkha Chef 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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