Istanbul Clinton Hill

852 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to nine violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Istanbul Clinton Hill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Aug 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Istanbul Clinton Hill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Istanbul Clinton Hill on file is from Dec 2, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Istanbul Clinton Hill?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Istanbul Clinton Hill.

How does Istanbul Clinton Hill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Istanbul Clinton Hill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Istanbul Clinton Hill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Istanbul Clinton Hill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Istanbul Clinton Hill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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