Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

513 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine in Manhattan, NY, has undergone two inspections, with the most recent assessment on January 2, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The inspection identified five violations, including issues related to temperature control for food items, equipment maintenance, and the presence of conditions conducive to pests.

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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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Oct 17, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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