Istanbul Kitchen and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Istanbul Kitchen and Bar 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
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 29 Wellington Street, S70 1SW
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kitchen and Bar sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 and Bar 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 and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Chennell's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Barnsley YMCA Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ceylon Boyz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
| Admiral Casino Slots Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2018 |
Questions about Istanbul Kitchen and Bar
What is Istanbul Kitchen and Bar's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kitchen and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Istanbul Kitchen and Bar 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 and Bar last inspected?
Istanbul Kitchen and Bar was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kitchen and Bar?
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 and Bar compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kitchen and Bar holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Istanbul Kitchen and Bar 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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