EL TURCO
140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-43-4High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by front counter. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
06-09-1Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes stored on walk in cooler floor.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:58 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.