BOSPHORUS GYROS AND KEBABS
312 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · 507.351.2538
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water backed up in restaurant on carpet of dining room. No way for employees to segregate area due to cold and dry food storage area in back of restaurant. employees have to walk through gray water in dining room to get from the food storage area in back to the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026003634 | Jan 12, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2022008401 | Feb 1, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2021032569 | Mar 1, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | $320 |
| 3--2015021598 | May 7, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water backed up in restaurant on carpet of dining room. No way for employees to segregate area due to cold and dry food storage area in back of restaurant. employees have to walk through gray water in dining room to get from the food storage area in back to the kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soup and bleach bottles inside hand wash sink. employee moved all items.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has out of order sign on bathroom due to plumbing backing up.
Water draining onto floor surface. observed in bathroom area gray water on floor leaking from wall.
Jan 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
Jan 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No running water at mop sink.
No running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cone frozen from last night found on gyro machine. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45f, diced tomatoes 46f, line cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom, faucet not functioning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
No hot running water at mop sink. 78f, at mop sink.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed wires on fry baskets.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, - soiled cutting board.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in refrigerator at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 52 F recheck 41 F, sausage 49 F recheck 41 F, pork 53 F, cheese 52 F - voluntarily discarded,chicken 54 Recheck 41 F in cooler at cook line for 3 hours. Manager moved food to freezer for quick chill. Reviewed with manager to keep reach in cooler closed and to monitor food temperatures to be 41 F or below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, - soiled cutting board.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pepsi machine with ice bin and handwashing sink removed from front counter - replaced with a refrigerator, only hand sink relocated in the kitchen to wall at the opening to front counter area, bar added in dining area with beer tap, water dispensers, two coolers, back area mop-sink, ice machine, hand wash sink and refrigerator
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager regular monitoring of food temperatures
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer -quaternary
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not match. Ice machine added near mopsink, pizza oven triple sink and hand wash sink removed- area changed to dining room, triple sink added to front kitchen/ cook line, front counter area has a beverage station, ice bin and hand wash sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.