Istanbul Kebabs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Istanbul Kebabs 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 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 20 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BB
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kebabs sits behind roughly 2,206 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Istanbul Kebabs | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Kebabs 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 Kebabs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place Artisan Store Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bacchus Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Halesworth Local Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Raj Puth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Halesworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebabs
What is Istanbul Kebabs's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Istanbul Kebabs 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 Kebabs last inspected?
Istanbul Kebabs was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebabs?
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 Kebabs compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kebabs holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Istanbul Kebabs 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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Istanbul Kebabs is one of 65 rated food businesses in Halesworth. See every hygiene rating in Halesworth →
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