Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Istanbul Chef food hygiene rating
Istanbul Chef
186 Wellingborough Road
Northampton
NN1 4EB
NN1 4EB Inspected 24 February 2026
Northampton
NN1 4EB
NN1 4EB Inspected 24 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by West Northamptonshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Istanbul Chef in West Northamptonshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 February 2026. Istanbul Chef is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 186 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EB, NN1 4EB.
- Business name
- Istanbul Chef
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 176995
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
24 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Istanbul Chef has improved from 1 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 1 August 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Previous |
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