Sultan Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Sultan Kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 November 2024, 20 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: 39 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Sultan Kebab sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 625 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Sultan Kebab | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sultan 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 Sultan Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Fred's Bar & Vinyl Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Stowmarket Store Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bossburger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| The Live Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lime Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Sultan Kebab
What is Sultan Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Sultan Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Sultan Kebab 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sultan Kebab last inspected?
Sultan Kebab was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sultan Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sultan Kebab compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Sultan Kebab holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Sultan 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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