Istanbul Mega Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Istanbul Mega Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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: 30 Gold Street, Northampton, Nn1 1rs, NN1 1RS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Mega Market sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Istanbul Mega Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Good
- 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 Mega Market 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 Mega Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Istanbul Mega Market
What is Istanbul Mega Market's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Mega Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Istanbul Mega Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Mega Market last inspected?
Istanbul Mega Market was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Mega Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Mega Market compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Mega Market holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Istanbul Mega Market 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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