Istanbul Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Istanbul Kebab holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 February 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: 6 Fraternal Parade, Pontypridd, CF37 4UG
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A 1 is rare: only 26 of 1,876 rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,239 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Istanbul Kebab | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dessert and Candy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cortile Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Josie’s Artisan Patisserie and Deli Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab
What is Istanbul Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Istanbul Kebab safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Istanbul Kebab last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Kebab compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kebab holds a 1. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rhondda Cynon Taf, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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