Istanbul Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tower Hamlets
Istanbul Kebab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Istanbul Kebab was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Istanbul Kebab, 240 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kebab sits behind roughly 2,519 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← Istanbul Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kebab 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Istanbul Kebab
What is Istanbul Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Istanbul Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Istanbul Kebab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Istanbul Kebab last inspected?
Istanbul Kebab was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istanbul Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Kebab compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kebab holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Istanbul Kebab 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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