🪰1,241,883 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE

1246 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

License #6218844

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️
69.3 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

How is this score calculated? →
Latest inspection
September 16, 2026 · 11 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
View inspection data
Need help reading this?
Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.

The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.

Critical
Highest-priority rows.
Major
Worth checking for repeats.
Minor
Usually lower-risk context.
Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

Use this as context before you scroll through every inspection.
Inspections on file
4
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
February 18, 2026

The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.

Official record

DBPR source + data confidence

Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
75%
Inspector notes
14
Coverage note
Inspector notes linked where available

InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source.

What you’ll see here
  • •Inspector notes appear inline when available.
  • •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
Map + verification

Open the place or verify the record

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗
DBPR
Facebook
X
Reddit
Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.

Community pulse

Would you eat here?

BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?

F record

A rough inspection history changes the conversation. This vote is a quick read on community trust.

Join the discussion

Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.

Add your take in under a minute

Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.

or comment with email

Loading comments…

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Link copied to clipboard!
Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗
  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs seen on equipment door handle along main cook line. Employee was informed of proper placement and moved tongs on site.
  • [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink closest to main kitchen entrance does not properly turn on or work. Operator has been informed and contacted plumbing repair on site.
  • [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink closest to main kitchen entrance does not properly turn on or work. Operator has been informed and contacted plumbing repair on site.
  • [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean containers in back dry storage area.
  • [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream found on line lacked proper date marker. Employee opened cream over 24 hours ago and was informed of proper date marking. Employee labeled and marked heavy cream on site when informed.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken seen over top of lamb stuffed cabbage. Employee was informed of proper storing procedures and moved chicken to proper shelf on site.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag observed on top of canned drinks in back dry storage area.
  • [22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 presence of sanitizer during initial inspection. Operator was informed and replaced all sanitizer buckets throughout restaurant on site. Sanitizer after replaced tested at 150PPM.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for serving seen in standing water temped at 85F. Operator was informed and moved utensils to hot well for proper storage.
  • [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink nozzle. Employee was informed of necessity of vacuum breaker.
For business owners

Own or manage a business?

FairScore is a separate free beta for business owners who want a fairer way to understand online reviewer behavior.

Join with Google Learn More

FairScore does not change InspectFL scores, inspection data, rankings, or coverage.

Keep exploring

More places worth comparing

If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.

Similar Mediterranean in ST PETERSBURG

Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.

GO GREEK YOGURT - ST PETE

153 2 AVE N C-102, ST PETERSBURG

96/100

ATHENIAN GARDEN

6940 22 AVE N, ST PETERSBURG

80/100