TURKUAZ TURKISH CUISINE
855 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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 5
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the cook wash her hands for approximately 5 seconds. **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed the cook washed her hands without soap. **Warning**
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ As per the new owner Restauranteur 2025 LLC he bought the restaurant on 10/ 01/2024. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over red onions in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed humus (53F – Cold Holding); cheese (53F – Cold Holding); lamb (53F – Cold Holding); butter (53F – Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler. As per the owner the temperature was at 41°F. this morning when they opened at 9:00. The owner moved the food to reach in coolers and freezers to cool it down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The owner brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-12-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The owner removed it. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed the lowest shelves in the storage area is approximately 1 inch above the ground. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a a water temperature of 91°F. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open water bottle in the upright cooler across from the chest freezers. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.