TURKISH FLAME MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
2699 GULF BLVD, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-330-6000
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lentil soup 47f, made on 4/28/2026 missed cooling window, items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lentil soup 47f, made on 4/28/2026 missed cooling window, items discarded.
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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Babaganouj Masson 10/12/2025.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked vegetables 60f, made on 4/20/2025 missed cooling window.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over washed produce in stand up cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cone 46f, spoke to manager regarding proper handling of gyro cones at end of night. Cooked vegetables 60f,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro cone 46f, spoke to manager regarding proper handling of gyro cones at end of night.
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Skewers stored in Bain Marie containers stored on floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese 84f, made on 4/24/2024, missed cooling window, item to be discarded by operator.
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. 0 ppm. Change container now 100 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bolognese 84f, made on 4/24/2024, missed cooling window, item to be discarded by operator.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44f, in server cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fryers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass cooler in server area.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 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. 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44f, in server cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fryers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass cooler in server area.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.
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.