ISTANBUL TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
488 S YONGE ST, Ormond Beach FL 32174 · 7379329564
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024024125 | Mar 12, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen.
Container of medicine improperly stored.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle soiled.
Ceiling is peeling at cookline.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease under cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall under three compartment sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris on shelving in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -reuse of mayonnaise containers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -deli wrap sheets stored in soiled container. -takeout containers stored on soiled shelf.
Standing water in bottom of silver refrigerator.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -heavy build up of mold like substance on walk in cooler ceiling.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. -damaged, loose linoleum tiles covering walls at cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed scoop and container without sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease behind cooking equipment.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -deep holes in formica top on food prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -table under cutting boards soiled with old food debris. -shelving in kitchen soiled with dust/food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind chest freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling in ladies restroom shows water damage.
Walls and ceiling of walk in cooler heavily rusted, corroded, pitted.
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream, raw chicken, ground lamb and yogurt at 44°f in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink at front counter used for storing dirty cups.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handle.
Ceiling in ladies restroom shows water damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -ice buildup on walk in cooler fan/condenser.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris: -under cooking equipent. -under shelving in kitchen. -in front of freezer door.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind prep sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -table next to fryers soiled. -shelving in prep area soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.
Walls and ceiling of walk in cooler heavily rusted, corroded, pitted.
Walls at cook line and behind dish area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw lamb stored over sauce containers in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chopped tomato at 45°f in silver refrigerator.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Build up of mold-like substance on wall in walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -cheese in reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. -wire rack at cookline soiled with grease, debris.
Wall soiled at cookline with accumulated grease, food debris.
Walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Walls in walk in cooler pitted, rusted.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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. -employee cutting/shredding lettuce without gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese at 45°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place cheese below fill line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat in steam table at 122°f. In warmer 1.75 hours. Operator turned up temperature of unit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. -linoleum on wall peeling.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind hot holding unit.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored, bottle of ibuprofen in silver refrigerator.
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. Employee prepping cucumber with bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb, beef and feta cheese in walk in cooler at 53°f to 55°f. All items in walk in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb, beef and feta cheese in walk in cooler at 53°f to 55°f. All items in walk in cooler overnight.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor, bag of rice in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, silver refrigerator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored, case of takeout containers stored on floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. -linoleum on wall peeling.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind hot holding unit.
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area, linoleum tiles missing from wall behind prep cooler.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual containers of yogurt sauce at 84°f at cookline. Operator took out of cooler 30 minutes prior. Operstor placed back in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 130°f, rice 131°f, cooked tomato 132°f in hot holding unit. Operator stated in unit for 5 minutes. Unit was not turned on. Advised operator to reheat to a minimum of 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area, linoleum tiles missing from wall behind prep cooler.
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.