ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN
8896 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk red lentils at time of ianpection. Operator removed scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk foods kept in containers not labeled at time of. Salt, sugar.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator had employee move product to zip lock bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container in back kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers in back kitchen area
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of croissants and glass containers of cabbage leaves stored on floor in grocery area. Large pot of cooked Mariana Sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Glass door cracked on reach-in-cooler in front kitchen area on cooksline
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front kitchen area Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooksline stove Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow drip faucet at hand sink in front kitchen area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Yellow wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Newley backed bread rolls stored on top of desserts reach-in-cooler exposed to customers who may walk up to the dessert cooler. Operators moving behind on food storage rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic cleaning chemicals stored on top of food in grocery area. Discussed storage separation with Owner/Manager Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in front kitchen area blocked by large trash can and small glasses stored inside hand sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers in back kitchen area
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Reach-in-cooler glass window broken and taped with foil.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in-cooler and dry storage area upstairs
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. And reach-in-cooler glass cooler in front kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in glass reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed operator using bare hands to cut unwashed lettuce and placing in prep reach-in-cooler without washing. Discussed with operator proper handling of cut leafy greens and hand washing procedures.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prepping table in front kitchen area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in back kitchen area underneath shelf not labeled
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator using bare hands to cut unwashed lettuce and placing in prep reach-in-cooler without washing. Discussed with operator proper handling of cut leafy greens and hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter melted (for bread) at 69 F sitting out at room temperature. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form for future use. Cut leafy greens cooling 59 F; Tzatziki sauce 47 F; (cooled to 41 F); Rice pudding 49 F (cooler in defrost and discussed with operator); **Corrected onsite** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic cleaning chemicals stored on top of food in grocery area. Discussed storage separation with Owner/Manager
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking pan inside and blocked by large trash in back kitchen area 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 in walk-in-cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle on top of dish machine
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed unwrapped bread on counter of display case.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back kitchen area area on prep table
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked food in glass reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area 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. Coffee items stored in front kitchen area hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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. Cooked foods in reach-in-coolers in back kitchen area
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).