Istanbul BBQ Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushcliffe
Istanbul BBQ Kitchen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 20 March 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 3 Gordon Square, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5LP
How it compares in Rushcliffe
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 803 rated places in Rushcliffe score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 BBQ Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 BBQ Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Baujis/Kulla Lanka/Ceylon Soul/Love Lanka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| All About Children - Leo's Children's Nursery West Bridgford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Because We Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| ATC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Baba Dough Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Beeches Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Istanbul BBQ Kitchen
What is Istanbul BBQ Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul BBQ Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rushcliffe Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Istanbul BBQ Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 BBQ Kitchen last inspected?
Istanbul BBQ Kitchen was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul BBQ Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 BBQ Kitchen compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul BBQ Kitchen holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Istanbul BBQ Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Rushcliffe, 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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