Istanbul Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Castle Point
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
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 213 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5HZ
How it compares in Castle Point
In Castle Point, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Istanbul Kebab sits behind roughly 479 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Istanbul Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Local Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 98 Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Amala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Anatolian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barkins Butchers Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Benfleet Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Benfleet Meat And Veg Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
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 Castle Point Council on 23 October 2024.
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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point 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 "good", 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 Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, while Istanbul Kebab holds a 3. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point 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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