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TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

With 6 documented inspections, TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE in LARGO has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1921 West Bay Drive
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891944

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over shredded mozzarella in two door reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 49f,butter 52f, items moved. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink non operational across from pizza oven. Water turned off. Drain issues being addressed. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant salad, cooked spinach, cooked pasta, Cooked vegetables,moussaka,lamb shank, stuffed cabbage, various sauces.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732337

  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain in small prep area. Operator is calling for service. All other drains are running without blockage.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger moved from incorrect level in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil 56f, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turn off at side hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many cooked products not marked with make date.

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763479

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in food storage area . Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( lasted bottles of water ) stored on floor in storage area . Manager relocated water Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs off of oven handle Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit near rice cooker. Manager discarded water and moved utensils to be washed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area . Reviewed with manager
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( trays of stuffed mushrooms) not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( stuffed cabbage , lasagna) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in cooler in storage area. Manager date marked items . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638463

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533639

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch behind dish machine Reviewed with operator
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep area in back food prep area and employee restroom
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Employee discarded drink Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-74-1:Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry in back food prep area . Manager relocated bags of salt Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer . Manager discarded . Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink at beverage station . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep area Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in food prep area . Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area . Person in charge labeled spray bottles . Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager .

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526415

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom located near three-compartment sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels in employee restroom. Corrected On-Site