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Ala Turco Express: health inspection history
1391 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10021
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- Address
- 1391 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10021
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Turkish
- Most recent grade
- Grade Pending issued Aug 11, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Aug 11, 2026 (Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 2 inspections, Jun 23, 2026 to Aug 11, 2026
Across these 2 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical.
Inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 20Grade: Grade PendingViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 10DNot critical Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Jun 23, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 10FNot critical Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.