Istanbul Kebab

Benfleet

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 23 October 2024 by Castle Point.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Istanbul Kebab, from July 2020 to October 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Istanbul Kebab.

Food hygiene rating history for Istanbul Kebab
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 July 2020	5 / 5	Very good
23 October 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Istanbul Kebab in Benfleet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

213 High Road,
South Benfleet,
Benfleet,
Essex,
SS7 5HZ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Istanbul Kebab. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Istanbul Kebab?

Food hygiene at Istanbul Kebab is inspected by Castle Point, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk or [email protected].

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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 October 2024.

When was Istanbul Kebab last inspected?

Istanbul Kebab was last inspected by Castle Point on 23 October 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.