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Cafe Istanbul
8540 ROSWELL RD STE 400 , SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B86September 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
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.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A100March 17, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100September 30, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100July 31, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-060-013679. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.