Istanbul Market & Store Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Istanbul Market & Store Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 27 November 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: 224-232 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SJ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Market & Store Limited sits behind roughly 6,687 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ← Istanbul Market & Store Limited | |
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Market & Store Limited 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 Market & Store Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Barneys Children's Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Istanbul Market & Store Limited
What is Istanbul Market & Store Limited's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Market & Store Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Istanbul Market & Store Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Market & Store Limited last inspected?
Istanbul Market & Store Limited was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Market & Store Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Market & Store Limited compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Market & Store Limited holds a 3. 694 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Istanbul Market & Store Limited 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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