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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336436
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
High priority/22-49-4
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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
Basic/14-74-7
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lobby dessert cooler ambient temperature 56 F
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda unable to provided manager certification. Admin Complaint
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification. Time Extended
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yadaika Balmaseda without manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach freezer soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
High priority/01B-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of apples stored on the stove area floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the glass reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to the mop sink located in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-24-5
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink, around the kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.