Istanbul BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Istanbul BBQ 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 31 October 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: 10 Bridge Street, Rothwell, NN14 6EW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul BBQ sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Istanbul BBQ | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 BBQ 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 BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Rileys Tuck Shop Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The T Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Toro Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Rothwell Manor Park Bowls Club NO Mail Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| Thai Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Northampton Grocer Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Istanbul BBQ
What is Istanbul BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Istanbul BBQ 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 Istanbul BBQ last inspected?
Istanbul BBQ was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul BBQ?
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 BBQ compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul BBQ holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Istanbul BBQ 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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