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CAFE 34 ISTANBUL

8255 INTERNATIONAL DR #144B · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3470074
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781071
DBPR license5813609

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical33 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#21High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects observed in establishment.

#22High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. yogurt (47F – Cold Holding); beef kabob (49F); chicken kabobs (51F – Cold Holding); lamb (50F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (57F – Cold Holding); steak cubes (41-47F – Cold Holding); lamb chop (43-50F – Cold Holding) per operator over 4 hours steamed rice (90F – Hot Holding)

Stop Sale
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (47F – Cold Holding); beef kabob (49F); chicken kabobs (51F – Cold Holding); lamb (50F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (57F – Cold Holding); steak cubes (41-47F – Cold Holding); lamb chop (43-50F – Cold Holding) per operator over 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steamed rice (90F – Hot Holding) over 4 hours per operator

#25High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to clean glasses At dishwashing station and prep area in kitchen.

Intermediate 8

#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cut board stained Hobart soiled All reach-in coolers heavily soiled

#27Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#28Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All strips expired

#29Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dryer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Multiple changes in equipment and dinning areas not clearly shown on current plans. Plans do not match establishment.

#31Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler at 47F containing raw proteins. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#32Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple space in walk-in cooler

#33Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front main bar and hookah bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 20

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing over dishwasher area.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance though out kitchen and storage area.

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at bar areas, prep areas, and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food in prep area.

#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting in kitchen prep table.

#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door knob missing to exterior door by dry storage area.

#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water by grill station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment on cooks line

#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen

#13Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Exhaust hood two lights out.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen prep area soiled. Gaskets are soiled on cookline, all bar reach in coolers, walk-in cooler doors, and reach in cooler doors in dish area. Hood exhaust soiled

#15Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in kitchen prep area.

#16Basic54-01-5

Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace hookah smoking in enclosed dining area.

#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in kitchen prep station

#18Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle in men's and women's bathrooms located in center area.

#19Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in mop buckets with water.

#20Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dressing containers on prep line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.