Istanbul Kebab

Pontypridd

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

Istanbul Kebab scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 9 February 2026 by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

What does this rating mean?

Istanbul Kebab in Pontypridd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

6 Fraternal Parade,
Pontypridd,
CF37 4UG

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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about Istanbul Kebab

What is Istanbul Kebab’s food hygiene rating?

Istanbul Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 February 2026.

When was Istanbul Kebab last inspected?

Istanbul Kebab was last inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf on 9 February 2026.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.