Istanbul Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Guildford
Istanbul Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 14 January 2026, 6 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.
Address: Building Ch3 Normandy Hill Business Park Cobbett Hill Road, Normandy, GU3 2AA
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Grill sits behind roughly 962 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ← Istanbul Grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Grill 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 Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Society Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Institute for Animal Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
Questions about Istanbul Grill
What is Istanbul Grill's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Guildford Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Istanbul Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Grill last inspected?
Istanbul Grill was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Grill?
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 Grill compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Grill holds a 3. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Istanbul Grill 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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