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TURKISH KITCHEN

119 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE, BRANDON, FL 33511

License #3918083

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Quick take

TURKISH KITCHEN in BRANDON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 16 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint bowl used to scoop bulk salt. Operator removed.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, dishes inside. Operator removed blocking items.
  • [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent fixture in prep area.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • [12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open coffee cup on prep table. Operator removed.
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/2 pans on clean dish shelf
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. Operator placed label.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in water at 81F. Operator removed utensils from water and discarded.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple cooler doors. Hood filters soiled.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of disinfectant spray stored on shelf with food items. Operator moved.
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