EL TURCO
5026 NE 2 AVE UNIT 307, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sinks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at floor by ware washing area and prep area.
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked with mop bucket stored inside not accessible.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler by cook line soiled.
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (52F - Cold Holding) stored at reach in cooler near steam table. As per manager less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside reach in freezer for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by steam table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by mop sink area.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (52F - Cold Holding) stored at reach in cooler near steam table. As per manager less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside reach in freezer for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line.
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 certificate for employees Alper Ozturk, Umut Yin and Maria de Fatima.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty above cook line and steam table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook no hair restraint while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of pita bread stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks by wall near steam table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pair of tongs stored in oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by cook line.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked with mop bucket stored inside not accessible.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area by three compartment sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils by cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed baklava thawing room temperature by prep area near ware washing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by mop sink area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking from faucet by three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed olive oil by prep table near ware washing area not labeled.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking trays stored inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area not in good repair.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, that is not working properly. As per operator less than 3.5 hours. Coach operator to not used that reach in cooler until repaired. Operator relocated items in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Provided by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking trays stored inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 6 employees with no manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near three compartment sink and kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled at flookitchen floor. Operator discarded during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents heavily dusty above kitchen preparation area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls for soup not inverted at preparation area near three compartment sink. Operator started inverting bowls.
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. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area not in good repair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone at preparation area at kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at kitchen area near reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 97F. Operator discarded water and put hot water inside container 140F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet blue towel stored under cutting board at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers near three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink near three compartment sink and kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan at kitchen heavily dusty.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service at preparation area near three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of insect killer stored on shelf above preparation area. Employee stored insecticide away from food and prep areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad mix (73F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Manager add ice to salad mix and cut tomatoes for rapid cooling.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed an employee cutting parsley with no gloves on and put on plate as garnish on a plate to be served. Manager coached employee in order handling of ready to eat food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a cloth inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups and plates not inverted.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking at food preparation area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water a room temperature.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons at kitchen. Employee stored spoons with handle upwards.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop not stored properly to dry at mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed employee using a wet cloth to clean knife between uses.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over scrambled eggs. Operator rearranged.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. See stop sale. Observed approximately 6 cans of Coca Cola and plastic bottles of milk stored directly inside the ice machine in front counter area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
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. Kubra, Ekici, Ismail, Acar, Angelica.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container with potato and onions.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 84°f. Operator removed the water during inspection.
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.