EL TURCO

Name: EL TURCO
Address: 140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 19.9

140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2337373

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

19.9 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 20 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EL TURCO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 7 critical, 23 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed five raw salmon packages thawing inside ROP at reach in coolers gaskets drawers by cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom by prep area kitchen soile.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic of cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Observed sugar container not labeled at prep area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and bowls not inverted by ware washing area storage.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed five raw salmon packages thawing inside ROP at reach in coolers gaskets drawers by cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink ware washing 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. Observed milk container opened not dated at reach in coolers by coffee station. As per employee a day prior to. Employee dated.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant not dated. As per manager a day prior.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed new employee Javier Gasparotti and Gengiz Canli hired less than 60 days. Manager printed form and employees read and signed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ware washing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at kitchen. Observed stove soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area by cook line.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS Togo bowls stored on floor by front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooked eggplant container, box of tomatoes and box of raw beef stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by prep area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with trash can at kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by ware washing area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents heavily dusty and soiled by kitchen prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor by oven at kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of coffee on top of prep table front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes stored on walk in cooler floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution. Operator using dishwasher for sanitizer.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Manager stated he received truck today morning. hummus (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler prep area. As per employee prepared today less than 2 hours. Employee put ice for rapid chill.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes sauce (92F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than two hours. Employee turn on stove to reheat.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed.
[16-37-1] No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed new employees Tea Kostreni, Samuel Salazar, Vanessa Almonacid hired less than 60 days. Form was provided and signed.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by front counter. Employee provided.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils base at walk in cooler not dated. As per employee prepared yesterday.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by prep area. Observed containers stored in storage near three compartment sink not inverted.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food preparation by kitchen.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed food for employees stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from customers food by prep area kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under oven. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored on floor by front counter.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at kitchen and salad station.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding);; cooked yellow rice (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded. Observed milk (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding), as per employee received delivery less than 3 hours.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small mixer stored inside hand sink near three compartments sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[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. Observed no proof of training for Halil zeyrek,Ahmet zeyrek,Ata ilhan.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry, cheese and tomatoes pastry and baklava at front counter with time with no procedures. Discussed and Provided to manager.