Istanbul food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Istanbul holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: 17 Upgate, Louth, LN11 9ER
How this rating has changed
Istanbul was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Istanbul among the 1,994 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 89% | ← Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letterbox Sweet Treats Other catering premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Coral House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Il Padrino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Lakings Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Louth Wholefood Cooperative Lt Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Helal Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Larders Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Crumbs & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Istanbul
What is Istanbul's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Istanbul safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul last inspected?
Istanbul was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Istanbul is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Istanbul 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Istanbul is one of 216 rated food businesses in Louth. See every hygiene rating in Louth →
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,339 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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