Little Istanbul
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
52
Score
Little Istanbul appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Little Istanbul's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Food safety certified person arrived 10 minutes after start of inspection.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in the chest freezers throughout the facility. -Dusty cover vents observed inside of walk in refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dusty cover vent observed in the employee and general restroom areas in the facility. -Duck tape observed covering holes on the direct wall surfaces of the downstairs restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom observed on direct floor surface in dining area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light bub observed under kitchen ventilation hood New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly trap hanging from ceiling in the downstairs food preparation area. *Person in charge corrected on site and removed.
46.922(c)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives stored between food prep and hand wash sink's backsplash, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Utensils observed not inverted in front service area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wooden pallets observed for beverage elevation in the rear storage closet. New Violation.
46.522
52
Jul 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Air conditioning filtration line observed in the dining areas restroom hand wash sink. *Instructed person in charge to remove items from the sink. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener was observed with an accumulation of old food residue. *Person in charge corrected on site and cleaned can opener.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed cases of beverages stored on direct floor surfaces and not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage closet.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives stored between food prep and hand wash sink's backsplash, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Splashguard was not observed between food prep and hand wash sink. -Condensation observed in under counter refrigeration unit in the food prep area. -Non NSF approved reach in freezer unit observed behind the cashier counter. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in the chest freezers throughout the facility. -Dusty cover vents observed inside of walk in refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty cover vent observed in the employee and general restroom areas in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket and not raised and elevated in the basement utility closet.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Charcoal stains and debris observed under the kitchen areas ventilation hood. New Violation.
46.981(d)
50
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink observed blocked off in the basements food preparation area. *Instructed person in charge to remove items from the sink.
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and stored in the refrigeration units was not date marked. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the appropriate food.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed utilized as a ware wash sink. *Instructed person in charge to utilize correct sink. New Violation.
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food safety certified person was not attendance at start of inspection *Food safety certified person arrived 30 minutes after start of inspection.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener was observed with an accumulation of old food residue. New Violation.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed around the facilities water heater.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Observed cases of oil stored on direct floor surfaces and not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives stored between wall and sink's backsplash, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A receptacle with a lid was not observed in the employee restroom area. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracks observed on direct floor surfaces in the basement. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light in the walk in freezer unit.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Istanbul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Istanbul on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Istanbul?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Istanbul.
Has Little Istanbul's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Istanbul have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Istanbul means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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