ZEYTIN TURKISH CUISINE
4439 EDGEWATER DRIVE, Orlando FL 32804 · 321-274-6973
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023002820 | Sep 13, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and beef in reach in cooler dated 3/10. Per operator previously frozen 3/10, yesterday evening removed from freezer. Operator marked date 5/6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened two days ago per operator. Operator dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer used yesterday for dough. And can opener on prep table back of the house.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over lamb in standing water up white freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Employee refilled dispenser during inspection.
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. Provided form to operator. Operator had employee acknowledge and sign during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two by front service counter by soda machine. Operator chained tanks.
Food stored on floor. Two cans of tomato sauce stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop rice 86F in standing water on prep reach in.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken and lamb skewers over tomatoes in reach in cooler by dry storage and exit back door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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. Milk in reach in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Cans of beans stored on the floor by dry storage shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By 3 compartment sink.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb skewers over ready to eat vegetables in back store room falls reach in Operator moved skewers
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired 6-24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back Door is also in poor repair due to a break in per operator.
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.