ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN
8896 N FLORIDA AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat food walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in back walk in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed raw eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath reach in cooler on cooks line. 1 live roach underneath cabinet in cashier area. 2 live roaches underneath the reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed 1 live roach underneath Hand washing sink. 1 live roach underneath the table top and microwave prep area. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: 1 live roach inside electrical outlet next to mixer in back kitchen. 1 live roach on plate near grill **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mevlana Sarac 05-08-2025 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still expired, cited from complaint inspection **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still expired, cited from previous inspection **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 training, 4 employee trainings missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still missing. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed 3, still missing for some employees. **Time Extended**
Basic 4
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door has gap. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on the floor in walk in coolers behind grocery area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed buckets of raw meat stored on the floor in back walk in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed raw buckets of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by coffee station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Hand washing sign not observed **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Handwashing sign not observed **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.