Istanbul Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Istanbul Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Istanbul Kitchen was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 133 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7EZ
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Istanbul Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bexleyheath Boys Brigade And Girls Association Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anzar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bexley And Lewisham Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 1st Bed Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Istanbul Kitchen
What is Istanbul Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Istanbul Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Kitchen last inspected?
Istanbul Kitchen was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Kitchen compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kitchen holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Istanbul 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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