ISTANBULFOODLOVERS LLC
550 MARY ESTER CUT OFF NW STE 13 · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine 0 ppm chlorine sanitizing level. Operator setup triple sink with quat sanitizer during inspection and measured at 200ppm.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over frozen breaded mozzarella sticks. Owner corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Double Door – diced tomatoes 46f (over 24 hours), skewered chicken 47f (over 24 hours), mozzarella cheese 58f (over 24 hours), lamb 53f (over 24 hours), hummus 51f (over 24 hours), babaganoush 45f (over 24 hours), cooked rice 58f (over 24 hours), cooked gyro meat 51f (over 24 hours). Also observed hot sauce bottles, ranch dressing bottles and mustard bottles in dining room at room temperature over one week per operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Double Door – diced tomatoes 46f (over 24 hours), skewered chicken 47f (over 24 hours), mozzarella cheese 58f (over 24 hours), lamb 53f (over 24 hours), hummus 51f (over 24 hours), babaganoush 45f (over 24 hours), cooked rice 58f (over 24 hours), cooked gyro meat 51f (over 24 hours). Also observed hot sauce bottles, ranch dressing bottles and mustard bottles in dining room at room temperature over one week per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on prep table in kitchen with dust and food debris.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, soups in upright refrigerator in kitchen not date marked or labeled.
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, noted one missing ceiling tile and one damage ceiling tile in dry storage area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, license displayed expired June 2024.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, container with flour stored on floor.
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen door leading to outside with two holes approximately 3 inches in length.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Upon inspection, container stored on floor containing flour not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.