EL TURCO

Name: EL TURCO
Address: 140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 63.5

140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2337373

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63.5 Grade F / 100

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EL TURCO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 4 critical, 13 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 27, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 3 minor violations.

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[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled.
[16-37-1] No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.

Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes stored on walk in cooler floor.
[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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by front counter. Employee provided.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
[16-37-1] No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled.
[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.
[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.

Warning Issued
[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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small mixer stored inside hand sink near three compartments sink.
[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.
[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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area.
[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.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food preparation by kitchen.
[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.
[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.

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