Istanbul Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Istanbul Kebab 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 407 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DT
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kebab sits behind roughly 1,730 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← Istanbul Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 Istanbul Kebab 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 Istanbul Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| abm catering @ Trent House Bet 365 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab
What is Istanbul Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Istanbul Kebab 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 Istanbul Kebab last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Istanbul Kebab compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kebab holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Istanbul Kebab 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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