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EL TURCO

EL TURCO maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13640728

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan. **Time Extended**

2/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13514795

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of coffee on top of prep table front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution. Operator using dishwasher for sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Manager stated he received truck today morning. hummus (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler prep area. As per employee prepared today less than 2 hours. Employee put ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes sauce (92F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than two hours. Employee turn on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Observed new employees Tea Kostreni, Samuel Salazar, Vanessa Almonacid hired less than 60 days. Form was provided and signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by front counter. Employee provided. 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. Observed lentils base at walk in cooler not dated. As per employee prepared yesterday.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan.

9/9/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13514461

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by prep area. Observed containers stored in storage near three compartment sink not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under oven. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**

9/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10882698

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 9 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by prep area. Observed containers stored in storage near three compartment sink not inverted. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food preparation by kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed food for employees stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from customers food by prep area kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under oven. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored on floor by front counter. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at kitchen and salad station. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding);; cooked yellow rice (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded. Observed milk (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding), as per employee received delivery less than 3 hours. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small mixer stored inside hand sink near three compartments sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 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. Observed no proof of training for Halil zeyrek,Ahmet zeyrek,Ata ilhan. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry, cheese and tomatoes pastry and baklava at front counter with time with no procedures. Discussed and Provided to manager. Warning

3/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at front counter.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and prep area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front counter hand sink. Observed no sign hand sink by ware washing area.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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