Istanbul Shawarma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Istanbul Shawarma 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 2 January 2025, 18 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: 136 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JR
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Shawarma sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Istanbul Shawarma | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 Istanbul Shawarma 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 Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Istanbul Shawarma
What is Istanbul Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Istanbul Shawarma 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 Shawarma last inspected?
Istanbul Shawarma was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Shawarma?
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 Istanbul Shawarma compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Shawarma holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Istanbul Shawarma 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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