Traditional Greek Souvlaki (Kalamaki)

SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) General Requirements PSV Greek Souvlaki (Regulations and basic requirements according to Greek Laws) FooD anD Drink (this term, under Greek laws, includes all types of businesses legislation YES related to food and drink) The rules and guidelines of HYGIENE GUIDES No 1 (Restaurants) by EFET (Hellenic YES Food Authority) are applied Each Food and Drink enterprise is obliged to keep the following folders: Folder 1: It contains the HYGIENE GUIDE for Food and Drink Enterprises by EFET YES Folder 2: It contains the health booklets of employees, the Basic training Manual for hygiene and aliments handling for Food and Drink Enterprises and the Training YES Certificates of employees. Folder 3: It contains the cleaning and disinfection program YES Folder 4: It contains the rodents and insects fight program YES Folder 5: It contains the contract with the Public Water Corporation YES Remarks sheet and box, visibly available, controlled by certification and / or other YES inspection authority category Business belongs to one or more of the following categories and its license is valid fast meal Fast meal (hot and cold) restaurant A Souvlaki StanD (without tables or service) sells souvlaki, fried potatoes etc to YES people passing by complete meal Complete meal (hot or cold) restaurant A Restaurant sPecializeD in Souvlaki, with tables and service, serving also people passing by. It sells mainly souvlaki, fried potatoes, greek salads, beer, YES refreshments etc. A Fast fooD restaurant has tables but not waiters and emphasizes in speed of service. Food is ordered from a front counter. Drive-through and take-out service YES may also be available. SPecial Requirements CTS TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) (Definitions used by ALFA CERT SA) introduction For the Greeks, souvlaki is much more than a type of fast food, as many foreigners tend to believe. Souvlaki is one of the main delicassies of Greek gastronomy. And the recipe of souvlaki comes from the ancient times. Souvlaki (in Greek "σουβλάκι", plural souvlakia), is a popular Greek fast food. It consists of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer. It is eaten straight off the skewer and is usually well done. It can be served with pita bread, fried potatoes, lemon, and dips. 42000121c 1/6 Alfa Cert SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) The meat is usually pork, although chicken, beef, and lamb may also be used. The word souvlaki derives from the Greek word souvla (skewer), which probably derives from the Latin subulus or subula. names There are different names used, sometimes with a different meaning, depending on the area. But this is not a "souvlakology" course, so let's stay to the basics: Souvlaki or kalamaki "Souvlaki" is the common term in Macedonia and other regions of northern Greece. While in southern Greece and around Athens it is commonly known as “kalamaki” (reed). In both cases we mean the small pieces of meat that are grilled "en brochette" (on a skewer). Nevertheless, the word souvlaki is used also to describe a "kalamaki" wrapped with a "pita", and with different vegetables or sauces added. A more correct name for this would be "tylichtó" (wrapped) or "souvlaki me pita" (souvlaki with pita). The words "tylichto" and "souvlaki me pita" are even used to describe a wrapped with "gyros" (instead of kalamaki). Those who insist on talking correctly, would use the word "pitógyro" for this. Alfa Cert apologizes for this confusion, on behalf of our compatriots :-) history Souvlaki is one of the main delicacies of Greek gastronomy. And the recipe of souvlaki comes from the ancient times. Souvlaki is not a recent discovery. It is a 4.000 years olD baking art with a very long history. 42000121c 2/6 Alfa Cert SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) An archaeological finding from excavations in Santorini is seen in this picture. These are krateftés (grills) for souvlaki. They had cuts for the skewers and small holes for ventilation of charcoal. They were very ergonomic (transportable). And they offered a healthy baking, since fat is falling down. Achilles is mentioned in Homer's IliaD to bake on charcoal small pieces of meat in skewer, and larger pieces (like today's kontosouvli). Souvlaki was known in Ancient Greece with the name oveliskos (obelisk) from the word ovelos (οβελός =skewer). It is also mentioned from Aristophanes, Xenophon and Aristotle. A simple recipe, small pieces of meat in a skewer that was called davlós and a slice of bread, like today's kalamaki with bread. The ancient Greek Hegesippus at his cooking guide titled Opsartyrikon mentions a dish called kánDavlos consisting of grilled small pieces of meat with cheese, pita and dill. In Rome, on 1st century BC, they used to do skewer with giblets. And later in Constantinople, they used to sell souvlaki with pita in the streets. In modern Greece, souvlaki was re-enterd on 1924 by Isak Meraklidis, who came from Egypt, and opened the first "souvlatziDiko" called "Egyptiakon" (Egyptian), still operating in Nikea Pireaus. On 1951, in Levadia, they started selling kalamaki with a slice of bread. In the next decades the souvlaki evolved and became something like a national food of the Greeks. And tourists coming in Greece, will try the unique taste of "Greek souvlaki". Souvlaki is a piece of our gastronomic history. It is registered as street food, but if served with vegetables it is considered a full meal! So, although souvlaki has a less than a century long history in modern Greece, we can still speak of traDitional souvlaki. And this is exactly what this specification wishes to define. definitions Souvlaki is a typical Greek dish of baked pieces of meat, which is famous all over the world and is mainly served in special souvlaki shops, called "souvlatziDika" (singular "souvlatzidiko". 42000121c 3/6 Alfa Cert SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) TraDitional souvlaki is prepared with specific ways and rules. The souvlaki shop or restaurant is a grill house, with traDitional Greek souvlaki YES cuisine and atmosphere. TraDitional souvlaki is prepared with fresh meat of pork. YES A restaurant can also offer souvlaki from other types of meat (eg chicken, beef, lamb). As well as skewers (usually longer) that besides meat contain vegetables (eg tomato, pepper, onion). However, the baking and serving rules are the same as with pork souvlaki. Only fresh meat is allowed to be used. YES The weight of traDitional souvlaki is usually 80 or 125 grams. YES There are no limitations for size and weight. TraDitional souvlaki is grilled (only) on charcoal fire. YES (Not on heated plate or electric grill) TraDitional souvlaki is always well done. YES The pita used in souvlaki me Pita is also baked on charcoal, without addition of YES oils or fats. Fried potatoes are always fresh cut- prefried are not allowed. YES Only good quality olive oil is used in frying. YES Only extra virgin olive oil is used in salads. YES Only Greek Feta is used in Greek salad. Feta substitutes ("white cheese") are not allowed. If no Feta is offered (Feta is not produced in all areas), at least one good YES quality local cheese should be offered. "Greek salad" should include tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, olives, oregano anf feta cheese. It is always served fresh-cut and with extra virgin olive YES oil. It may also be enriched with local herbs (such as arugula, purslane, caper, caper leaves etc). Good quality bread is offered, fresh or grilled. YES Other Information general General Information Number of tables outdoors 4 Number of customers than can be served outdoors 25-30 42000121c 4/6 Alfa Cert SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) go for Note: Below information is baseD on customers critics anD comments, they are not subject of certification. Top traditidional Greek souvlaki Excellent food Excellent environment for every hour Bargain prices serving style Service is offereD In tables with seats YES Standing up YES Sitting by the Agii Apostoli (st. Apostles) historic church YES clientele Clients are more often Locals YES Greeks and foreigners YES All ages YES cuisine Several Dishes of the following cuisine types are serveD Traditional Greek souvlaki and gyros YES dishes Catalog incluDes several Dishes of the following categories Meat YES Souvlaki, doner, kebap YES Drinks/beverages Catalog incluDes Drinks anD beverages of the following types Beer YES Ouzo, tsipouro, raki, bottled or not YES Refreshments YES music Music playeD incluDes the following types Greek "Éntekhno" (notable artists) YES Greek "Laïkó/Bouzouki" (popular) YES Greek "Rebetiko" YES Live music occasionally YES amenities Amenities anD services offereD Easy parking near YES Public parking near YES Open All Day YES Serves Outdoors YES infos Prices Price category ECO YES Spoken languages English speaking personnel YES Location - View In seaside resort YES In city YES In the old town YES Downtown YES In a large square YES In historical shopping area YES Near shopping area YES In entertainment district YES In food and drink area YES 42000121c 5/6 Alfa Cert SPECIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATION / INSPECTION SHEET NAME Souvlaki Jimmy CoDe # PSV-CTS-42000121-C Category Greek Souvlaki Cuisine TraDitional Greek souvlaki (kalamaki) In a listed traditional building YES In Traditional Settlement YES Near a Museum YES Near Amazing History YES Near Amazing to Discover YES Transportation Easily accessible by private vehicle or TAXI YES Near a bus station YES Near an inter-city bus station YES Other usuful Info Quiet YES Romantic YES Pets allowed YES Pet (or companion animal), is an animal used as a person's company or protection.

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