DIVAN TURKISH CUSINE
6525 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 386-222-9668
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of testosterone pills stored above their spices. Operator removed it.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seafood stored over vegetables on the cook line. Operator swapped them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operated set it aside for disposal.
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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operated set it aside for disposal.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoons buried in food product on the cook line. Operator removed them.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray air freshener stored near jars of pickled cucumbers near the entrance to the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the spray chemical.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the public restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tea filters not properly protected in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar cubes not properly covered in the kitchen.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on a rack with spices and seasonings in front of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the medicine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 employee training for the service staff.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine behind the bar.
In-use tongs stored in a container with a soiled wiping cloth on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs for sanitization.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over French fries in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baba ghanoush (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the container fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the baba ghanoush has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus prepared on site not properly date marked. The operator stated the hummus has been held for 3 days.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed an in use ice scoop stored on an in use beverage tray. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs used for lemons stored with the handle touching the lemons. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee removed gloves after handling raw chicken and then handled clean skewers without washing hands. The operator cleaned and sanitized the skewers. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw branzino stored over cut brussel sprouts in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Food stored on floor. Observed cut zucchini stored on the floor of the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the zucchini.
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area.
Water leaking from pipe at the dishmachine.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker added to the splitter at the mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on a food prep table. The operator discarded the employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet, cell phone, and keys stored on a shelf above a food prep area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self-closing device at the rear exit door.
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.