Istanbul Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
Istanbul Kebab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: 62 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HR
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Istanbul Kebab among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ← Istanbul Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Best Convenience Store Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab
What is Istanbul Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Istanbul Kebab safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Kebab last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Kebab compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Istanbul Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Istanbul 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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