Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DIVAN TURKISH CUSINE

6525 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3482839
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8824734
DBPR license6805173

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on a rack with spices and seasonings in front of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-13-5

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 no proof of employee training for the service staff.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine behind the bar.

#2Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored in a container with a soiled wiping cloth on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs for sanitization.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.