ISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC
550 MARY ESTER CUT OFF NW STE 13, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-986-5555
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025062331 | Aug 14, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 6--2025083239 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 6--2022055960 | Nov 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead cicada on floor near fryer/hot water heater near back door.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on prep table at back of kitchen.
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw Beef and Raw Chicken stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezers near back door to kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead cicada on floor near fryer/hot water heater near back door.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for dish-machine. Employees are washing dishes in triple sink with quaternary ammonia sanitizer.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile over hot water heater missing.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on prep table at back of kitchen.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in non-food grade bags in reach in freezer near back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/debris buildup on ceiling vents over dish-machine area.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One restroom is out of order. Water to toilet has been shut off due to a leak. No sewage or odor observed at time of inspection. Operator stated unit is scheduled for repairs. Establishment still has an operable restroom.
Nov 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests: observed 1 roach casing on counter to right of pastry machine in wait station.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found: observed 18 live roaches in the following locations: 2 live roaches on the wall above the spider web in the hallway to the bathrooms, 1 live on floor in working bathroom to right of toilet, 11 live on floor between reach-in coolers and work table in the walkway of the kitchen, 2 live on floor under work table across from the gyro cookers, 1 live on floor between the work table and the char broiler, 1 live on floor behind reach-in freezer to left of hot water heaters.
Dead roaches on premises: observed 32 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 dead on floor in hallway to bathrooms, 1 dead on wall in a spider web in the hallway to the bathrooms, 2 dead on floor in broken bathroom behind the trash can, 1 dead on floor in working bathroom to right of toilet, 2 dead on floor between desk and reach-in cooler at the wait station, 1 dead on floor behind the kitchen door, 3 dead on bottom shelf of work table across from Gyro cookers in kitchen, 2 dead on floor under the dish machine, 9 dead on floor under work table to right of dish machine, 1 dead on floor in front of hot water heaters, 1 dead on floor behind reach-in freezer to left of reach-in chest freezer to left of back door, 1 dead on floor behind reach-in chest freezer to left of back door, 1 dead on floor in front of reach-in chest freezer to right of back door, 1 dead on counter under pastry cabinet in wait station, 5 dead on floor between front window and 3 long tables together.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 there are no employee training records. General Manager states he has signed them up for training and they did not print out their certificates.
Aug 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found: observed multiple small flying insects (too many to count and moving too fast) under the dish machine.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found: observed 10 live roaches as evidenced in the following locations and quantities: 8 live on floor inside the hall going to the bathrooms; 2 live on floor in employee break area.
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 there are no employee training records. General Manager states he has signed them up for training and they did not print out their certificates.
Dead roaches on premises: observed 92 dead roaches in the following locations and quantities: 15 dead on floor at the entrance to the bathroom hall; 2 dead on floor under desk with ice machine on top of it; 1 dead on floor to right of desk with ice machine on top of it; 1 dead on floor behind the wicker room divider; 3 dead on floor by west back door; 1 dead on floor to right of the second reach-in freezer on the left; 1 dead on top shelf inside the second reach-in freezer on the left; 1 dead on floor just to the right of the door going from the wait station into the storage room; 2 dead on counter in the waiting room station; 2 dead on floor in front of the bar of the wait station; 1 dead on bottom shelf under the register; 1 dead on floor of the register area; 1 dead on floor to right of door going into the kitchen; 3 dead on bottom shelf of prep table across from the gyro cookers; 3 dead on floor in employee break area; 1 dead on top of gray hot water heater; 2 dead inside of box of garbanzo beans; 5 dead on floor under back table with bulgur on it; 4 dead on bottom shelf of table to right of the bulgur; 4 dead on table top and pans of the table with bulgur; 1 dead on bag of rice on bottom wire shelf; 10 dead on floor under wire shelf with rice; 3 dead on floor in back corner to left of east back door; 1 dead on floor under wire shelf with pans; 3 dead on pans on bottom shelf of dish rack; 3 dead on top of dish machine chemical buckets; 14 dead on floor behind reach-in cooler to left of three compartment sink; 1 dead on floor to left of door going into kitchen.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine 0 ppm chlorine sanitizing level. Operator setup triple sink with quat sanitizer during inspection and measured at 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over frozen breaded mozzarella sticks. Owner corrected during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Double Door - diced tomatoes 46f (over 24 hours), skewered chicken 47f (over 24 hours), mozzarella cheese 58f (over 24 hours), lamb 53f (over 24 hours), hummus 51f (over 24 hours), babaganoush 45f (over 24 hours), cooked rice 58f (over 24 hours), cooked gyro meat 51f (over 24 hours). Also observed hot sauce bottles, ranch dressing bottles and mustard bottles in dining room at room temperature over one week per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Double Door - diced tomatoes 46f (over 24 hours), skewered chicken 47f (over 24 hours), mozzarella cheese 58f (over 24 hours), lamb 53f (over 24 hours), hummus 51f (over 24 hours), babaganoush 45f (over 24 hours), cooked rice 58f (over 24 hours), cooked gyro meat 51f (over 24 hours). Also observed hot sauce bottles, ranch dressing bottles and mustard bottles in dining room at room temperature over one week per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on prep table in kitchen with dust and food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, soups in upright refrigerator in kitchen not date marked or labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, noted one missing ceiling tile and one damage ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, license displayed expired June 2024.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, container with flour stored on floor.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen door leading to outside with two holes approximately 3 inches in length.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Upon inspection, container stored on floor containing flour not labeled.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24 Renewal during the inspection 6/1/25
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. Gyro meat on kitchen make bar 45/46/48F overnight in sealed container. Prob thermometer calibrated with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat on kitchen make bar 45/46/48F overnight in sealed container. See stop sale Prob thermometer calibrated with operator.
Reach-in freezer bottom interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright lamb reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. KABOB in rear chest freezer Covered during the inspection
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Oil in containers stored on floor. Manager elevated items off floor during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine has debris buildup.
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