Gurkha Bideford

Devon

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

Last inspected on 24 September 2026 by Torridge.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Gurkha Bideford, from September 2024 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2024 to 3 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for Gurkha Bideford
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 September 2024	5 / 5	Very good
24 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Gurkha Bideford in Devon 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?

3 Allhalland Street,
Bideford,
Devon,
EX39 2JD

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

Who inspects Gurkha Bideford?

Food hygiene at Gurkha Bideford is inspected by Torridge, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.torridge.gov.uk/food or [email protected].

Questions about Gurkha Bideford

What is Gurkha Bideford’s food hygiene rating?

Gurkha Bideford has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 September 2026.

When was Gurkha Bideford last inspected?

Gurkha Bideford was last inspected by Torridge on 24 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.