ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks 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 25 October 2025, 8 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: 5 Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6ND
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks sits behind roughly 1,892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ← ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks | |
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks 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 in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks
What is ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks's food hygiene rating?
ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 25 October 2025.
Is ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks 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 in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks last inspected?
ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks was last inspected on 25 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks holds a 3. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects ISTANBUL in Hackney (Kebab Shop) with HOT & Cold Drinks 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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