Istanbul Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Istanbul Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 123 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AF
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Market sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Istanbul Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Market 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 Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbys Food Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bangla Bazaar Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Istanbul Market
What is Istanbul Market's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Istanbul Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Market last inspected?
Istanbul Market was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Market compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Market holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Istanbul Market 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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