ISTANBUL GRILL & BAKERY

Name: ISTANBUL GRILL & BAKERY
Address: 11173 BEACH BLVD 108 & 109, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 86.6

11173 BEACH BLVD 108 & 109, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2616217

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86.6 Grade B / 100

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ISTANBUL GRILL & BAKERY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 11 minor.

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Latest clean pass

October 29, 2025

The latest inspection on January 21, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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75%

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[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two portable cutting boards on cook line and multiple portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf in warewashing area soiled/ stained.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at front service line soiled-including the lip of frame at opening of machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, exterior of pizza dough pans and exterior of seasoning bins in prep area and bakery area soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above gyro machine soiled.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat kibbeh with beef in reach in freezer at end of cook line near gyro machines-not all products commercially packaged. Operator had employee rearrange products to properly store.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle of rice cooker/ warmer in disrepair. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from gyro machine in disrepair/ torn. Also, interior right side door of reach-in cooler across from gyro machine in disrepair.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled/ has accumulation of debris.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple sealed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottles of cleaner and sanitizer.

Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink next to pizza making station to rinse out towel. Discussed with employee.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board at reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener in prep area soiled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, shredded mozzarella cheese, house made pizza sauce, raw lamb (49F-54F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at pizza make station. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Operator had employee remove TCS foods and place in nearby cooler to chill. Also, cooked rice (48F-49F - Cold Holding) in pot stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator stated employee didnt place back into reach-in cooler after using. Employee removed container of rice and placed in cooler to chill.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use wrapped plastic ware under front back counter. Operator removed bottle of window cleaner to properly store.
[14-74-7] 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. Reach-in cooler at pizza make station unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 55F. Observed gaskets and interior of cooler doors in disrepair
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap at back door not protected during operation with vermin present.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bins containing misc foods in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer stored on floor under bottom shelf. Also, container of oil in prep area stood on floor.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee prepping in bakery area used phone with gloves on and then went back to touching clean pans without washing hands. Discussed with employee.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple rids on cook line and on walk in freezer soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above fryers, gyro and grill soiled. Also, exterior of multiple seasoning bins and mixers in prep area soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
[53B-01-5] 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator has folder in office but is on vacation.

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