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Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant

1618 East 16 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Across the inspection history, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jul 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
41
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Apr 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant.

How does Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aksaray Turkish Cafe and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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