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MEZE TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

MEZE TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT in HALLANDALE BEACH has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1403 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33009
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10981643

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven door. Chef removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet in employees handwashing in kitchen .
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee returned to work area from back door of establishment proceeded to reach out for a container of ready to eat food to store in walk in cooler without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of raw lamb in asber double doors reach in cooler in front of oven. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine. Chef replaced during inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931621

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Gasket in triple doors reach in cooler across from Stove in disrepair.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in dry storage area damaged with water stains.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dust. Hood soiled

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area, Employee elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water Temperature 105F. Manager cleaned utensils and placed fresh water container on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598177

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8462178

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379328

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of flour in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Case of water stored on floor at the bar. Bartender elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wear hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site