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BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUSINE

6900 TAVISTOCK LAKES BLVD STE 100, Orlando FL 32827 · 407-313-2506

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats198
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814188
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb under raw beef in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen fish in metal container stored over frozen portioned french fries at reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator moved fish
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp,heavy whipping cream and calamari temping between 46F-48F.Per operator item was in reach in cooler overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at start of cooks line on left side is stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink on cooks line and dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cup in container with crushed pistachios at dry food storage at wait staff area. Operator removed squat cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at start of cooks line has thermostat reading at 45F
Basic/14-74-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at wait staff area
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line and hand washing sink by dish wash area
Basic/29-11-4
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Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw shrimp stored over ice used to make old fashioned at bar.Operator moved ice to other shelf at reach in freezer at wait staff area
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp and calamari temping 48F at first reach in cooler on cooks line,per operator items were in reach in cooler over night
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp and calamari temping 48F at first reach in cooler on cooks line,per operator items were in reach in cooler over night
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by trash can and had a tong in the sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink in dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. First reach in cooler at cooks line on make table
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cooks line,operator moved to dish wash area
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at dish wash area
Basic/29-11-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook wiped station down with soiled cloth, then went to don gloves. Asked manager to have him wash his hands first. Manager told cook to wash hands first.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 salmon thawed and not removed from vacuum seal prior to thaw
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink on cookline. Manager relocated trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. 10 salmon
Basic/06-09-1
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line table.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to dish pit is leaking. Manager is aware and is on his list to fix.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned broiler on. Provided operator safe handling of gyro meat handout.
High priority/03C-97-2/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At women's bathroom. Operator provided roll of paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle next to microwave. Operator moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks stored upright next to tall reach in freezer. Operator fixed.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Gyro meat stored uncovered in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At hostess stand.
Basic/25-26-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw lamb in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to be in under the lamb.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (50F - Cold Holding); babaganoush (49F - Cold Holding) for less than 2 hours. Operator placed them in reach in freezer to bring temperature down to at least 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline and bar hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed Arts and Entertainment fee disclosed on the hostess stand and on the receipt as A&E.
Basic/55-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline, by the drain, broken tiles.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 75F. Operator removed the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline hand wash sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb under raw beef in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Over 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.