Istanbul Gyro And Kebab, 723 Monticello Arch, Norfolk, VA 23501 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Istanbul Gyro and Kebab
Address: 723 Monticello Arch, Norfolk, VA 23501
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 314-1122
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 03/14/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
Red lentil soup placed in ice water bath to cool down quicker to 41 degrees before placing inside refrigerator.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained daily by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
03/14/2016Routine
Certified food manager signed up for 01-12-2016 food manager recertification class.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained daily by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
12/17/2015Routine
Facility recommended for permit renewal. Application and permit fee have already been sent in for processing. Food permit will be issued once application and fee is processed.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained daily by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs for refrigeration units at least three times a day.
09/29/2015Routine
New ice machine installed. Spoke with owner concerning machine and ice scroops.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Opened metal cans with product stored inside Pepsi 2 door fridge.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Shelving rusting inside Pepsi 2 door fridge.
    Correction: Remove/ repair rusting shelving and clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
05/01/2015Routine
Refrigeration is holding at proper temperatures. Product is holding at proper temperatures. Fire extinguishers due for updating.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs daily.
01/28/2015Routine
Refrigeration holding at proper temperatures. Product holding at proper temperatures. Facility recommended for permit. Food permit, copy of receipt and copy of application issued to owner.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
10/22/2014Routine
Refrigeration holding at proper temperatures. Food checked is holding at proper temperatures. Copy of online food handler training information given to owner of facility.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
08/07/2014Routine
Hood system coming up due for servicing next month per sticker that's posted on front of hood.. Refrigeration is holding at proper temperatures during inspection. Product checked is holding at proper temperatures during inspection. Clorox used as sanitizer for compartment sink and wiping cloths. Temperature logs posted at both units. Continue to monitor and record temperatures on daily log. Manager is considering selling ice cream/ purchasing equipment for frozen ice cream. Will contact manager back after talking with my supervisor about equipment.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		04/23/2014Routine
Refrigeration is holding at proper temperatures. Product checked is holding at proper temperatures. Drink unit removed and two units in back area that were not being used have been removed. Continue to record temperatures on daily log at least three times a day.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		01/14/2014Routine
Spoke with owner and certified food manager during inspection. Informed by owner of facility that the application and permit fee were sent in for processing. Refrigeration checked during inspection was holding at proper temp. Product checked during inspection was holding at proper temperatures. Food temperature log given to owner to maintain daily temp log. Facility recommended for permit. Once processing of application and permit fee is complete, the food permit will be issued.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs daily.
10/11/2013Routine
Additional certified food manage, Galina Karasoy certificate issued 4-11-13 and expires 4-11-2016. Spoke with certified food manager concerning recertification class and updating his certificate.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		07/09/2013Risk Factor
One employee in current food manager's class. One newly hired employee that have a current food handler card. Spoke with certified food manager about signing up for food manager's recertification class. Spoke with manager concerning Pepsi reach-in unit.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: shelving/ inside of Pepsi reach-in unit in kitchen
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
04/09/2013Routine
Refrigeration is holding at proper temperatures. Bleach being used as sanitizer. Product is holding at proper temperatures. Thermometers are properly working inside units. Overall facility is being kept clean and maintained.
  • Ventilation Hood Systems; Filters
    Observation: Section of grease extraction filters in the hood system in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Alter or replace this equipment so that the filters can be easily removed for cleaning and replacement. Clean and sanitize filters.
01/08/2013Routine

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