Istanbul Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Enfield
Istanbul Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 November 2025, 7 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: 397 Fore Street, London, N9 0NR
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Istanbul Express among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ← Istanbul Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Ancilla Soup Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Arthur Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Aqua Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
Questions about Istanbul Express
What is Istanbul Express's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 30 November 2025.
Is Istanbul Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Express last inspected?
Istanbul Express was last inspected on 30 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istanbul Express compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Istanbul Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Istanbul Express 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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