Alton Gurkha

Alton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 8 September 2026 by East Hampshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Alton Gurkha, from January 2026 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2026 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Alton Gurkha.

Food hygiene rating history for Alton Gurkha
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 January 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
8 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Alton Gurkha in Alton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Balti House 1 - 2 11 Market Street,
Alton,
Hampshire,
GU34 1HA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Alton Gurkha. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Alton Gurkha?

Food hygiene at Alton Gurkha is inspected by East Hampshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.easthants.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Alton Gurkha

What is Alton Gurkha’s food hygiene rating?

Alton Gurkha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 September 2026.

When was Alton Gurkha last inspected?

Alton Gurkha was last inspected by East Hampshire on 8 September 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.