TURKISH VIP LOUNGE
4200 NW 21 ST, CONC E2, Miami FL 33122 · 305.876.0607
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked potatoes inside of the reach cooler 105 F for more than four hours.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine final rinse 120 F
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked potatoes inside of the reach cooler 105 F for more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes inside of the reach cooler 105 F for more than four hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
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 lobby dessert cooler ambient temperature 56 F
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lobby dessert cooler ambient temperature 56 F
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink set up as wash, sanitize, rinse. Coached employee, to set up correctly. Wash, rinse and sanitize.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink not used correctly no sanitizer used. Manager instructed employee to set up three compartment sink correctly
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed reach in cooler with ice buildup located in the storage area.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach freezer soiled
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken at 56 F according to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of apples stored on the stove area floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the glass reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed a plastic basket on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Employee took container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite. Employee provided it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to the mop sink located in the kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mini parfait with no date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink, around the kitchen
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.