Istanbul Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Istanbul Kebab House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Istanbul Kebab House was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: 54 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG
How this rating has changed
Istanbul Kebab House was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | 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 South Norfolk
That puts Istanbul Kebab House among the 843 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 843 | 84% | ← Istanbul Kebab House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Kebab House 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 Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cannells Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Waterfront Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Mere Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab House
What is Istanbul Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Istanbul Kebab House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istanbul Kebab House last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab House was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Kebab House compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Istanbul Kebab House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Istanbul Kebab House 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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Istanbul Kebab House is one of 103 rated food businesses in Diss. See every hygiene rating in Diss →
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,111 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
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