Istanbul Kebab & Pizza food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Istanbul Kebab & Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: 52-54 West Street, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1TA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Istanbul Kebab & Pizza among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Istanbul Kebab & Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Very good
- 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 Istanbul Kebab & Pizza 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 & Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nostalgia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Dunstable Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cool Shisha & Vape Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Archie's Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Efes BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab & Pizza
What is Istanbul Kebab & Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab & Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Istanbul Kebab & Pizza 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Kebab & Pizza last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab & Pizza was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab & Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Kebab & Pizza compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Istanbul Kebab & Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Istanbul Kebab & Pizza 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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