DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

1921 West Bay Drive
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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