Sandy Springs · Health score & inspection history
Cafe Istanbul
8540 ROSWELL RD STE 400 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350
Latest available inspection
Fulton CountyWhat the inspector found
All 4 findings ↗4 findings recorded on Sep 16, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed front bar hand sink without soap or paper towels. Observed main kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not dispensing soap.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)
Observed front bar hand sink without soap or paper towels. Observed main kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not dispensing soap. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf CA: PIC was advised to keep handwashing sinks stocked with soap and paper towels. COS: PIC stocked the handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Cold holding
Observed multiple foods in the walk-in cooler above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Hummus 44, Lamb chops 46, beef tenderloin 46, chicken 45).
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed multiple foods in the walk-in cooler above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Hummus 44, Lamb chops 46, beef tenderloin 46, chicken 45). (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: Affected food items were moved to the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 15B ↗
Warewashing facilities and test strips
Observed no test strips for the 3 compartment sink. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Code 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j)
Observed no test strips for the 3 compartment sink. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf CA: PIC was advised to obtain the proper quat test strips for the 3 compartment sink. New Violation. Correct By: 09/26/2026
Official report · Item 15B ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed multiple reach-in coolers in the main kitchen with a heavy buildup of residue on the outer surfaces of the doors. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed multiple reach-in coolers in the main kitchen with a heavy buildup of residue on the outer surfaces of the doors. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: PIC was advised to maintain the non-food contact surfaces clean free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available86/100BReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility 13006883 within Fulton County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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