TURKISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
1921 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · 727-270-7114
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating. Serving food to customers. Prepping in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015036159 | Jul 22, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $800 |
| 3--2015022741 | Apr 15, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015008365 | Jan 22, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating. Serving food to customers. Prepping in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over cooked eggplant. Items moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mousaka, lamb shank.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in zucchini stuffing.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over shredded mozzarella in two door reach in cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 49f,butter 52f, items moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink non operational across from pizza oven. Water turned off. Drain issues being addressed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant salad, cooked spinach, cooked pasta, Cooked vegetables,moussaka,lamb shank, stuffed cabbage, various sauces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger moved from incorrect level in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil 56f, moved to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turn off at side hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many cooked products not marked with make date.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain in small prep area. Operator is calling for service. All other drains are running without blockage.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( stuffed cabbage, lasagna) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in cooler in storage area. Manager date marked items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in food storage area. Reviewed with manager.
Food ( lasted bottles of water ) stored on floor in storage area. Manager relocated water
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs off of oven handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit near rice cooker. Manager discarded water and moved utensils to be washed
Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area. Reviewed with manager
Stored food ( trays of stuffed mushrooms) not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer. Manager discarded.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink at beverage station. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep 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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink in food prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area. Person in charge labeled spray bottles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch behind dish machine Reviewed with operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep area in back food prep area and employee restroom
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Employee discarded drink
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry in back food prep area. Manager relocated bags of salt
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels in employee restroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom located near three-compartment sink.
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.