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Turkish Lazuri Cafe

July 14, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In the walk-in refrigerator observed raw chicken stored directly above raw beef and RTE cut vegetables stored directly below raw beef kebobs; an employee corrected on site after being directed by the health inspector; store foods in the refrigerator according to their cooking temperatures with RTE foods stored above raw proteins.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: During the inspection there was no assigned person in charge; one of the manager showed up an hour into the inspection. Due to not having an assigned person in charge who is knowlegable the three-compartment sink was not set up properly and was in use none of the basins were filled with dish detergent solution or sanitizer solution and the employee washing dishes was not sanitizing wares at all after washing and rinsing. Assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization when the Certified Food Protection Manager is not on site. After the certified food protection manager arrived they set up the three compartment sink properly with quats testing at 200ppm.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: No Allergen Awareness Certificate could be presented during the inspection; provide.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: In the basement observed emloyees preparing foods without any effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water next to the grill area; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and dry sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed an employee preparing food in a large stock pot with the stock pot directly on the floor in the basement; provide a barrier for protection from the floor when preparing foods
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: One of the location's exterior trash receptacles does not have lids; repair or replace to cover exterior trash receptacles properly. Ensure that exterior trash recepatcle lids are closed at all times to prevent pest activity.
code 590.005/5-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide covered waste receptacles for restrooms.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2026: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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