DIVAN TURKISH CUSINE
6525 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over French fries in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baba ghanoush (46F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the container fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the baba ghanoush has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
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 hummus prepared on site not properly date marked. The operator stated the hummus has been held for 3 days.
Basic 7
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed an in use ice scoop stored on an in use beverage tray. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs used for lemons stored with the handle touching the lemons. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the cook line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.