Istanbul Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · York
Istanbul Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Istanbul Grill was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 102 Fishergate, York, YO10 4BB
How this rating has changed
Istanbul Grill was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in York
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,854 rated places in York score this low, about one in 49. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← Istanbul Grill | |
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Grill 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 Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Adventurers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Baxterstorey @ TSYS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Avondale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Istanbul Grill
What is Istanbul Grill's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by York Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Istanbul Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Grill last inspected?
Istanbul Grill was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Grill?
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 Grill compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Grill holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Istanbul Grill 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 York, 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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