Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage on cooks line , operator removed and placed away from cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water of 70F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. White chemical bottle stored underneath dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard in handwash sink next to dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on cooks line , operator discarded Coffee next to ice tea machine, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee drinks in reach in cooler with prepared dough , operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects found in bar area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Soda nozzles are soiled at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Servers station and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm at kitchen.Technician has been called. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to bell peppers in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Condensation water was leaking on prepared dough.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held more than 4 hours stop sale: whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (49F - Cold Holding); eggplant (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (49F - Cold Holding); eggplant (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) held more than four hours.Stop Sale.**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained at cooks line. Can opener is soiled. Soda nozzles are soiled. Dough roller is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice in storage area.
01B-16-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda and ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation tables throughout the establishment.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Servers station and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.Bread paddle on oven. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Residue build up on gyro cooker.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Upright cooler and upright freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Handwash sink at bar area.
29-11-4
Basic - Whisk and dough container in poor condition in kitchen.
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles are stained in kitchen.
36-34-5
16
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects in bar area at the beer taps. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses next to soda machine in server beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, at both bar guns.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bowl by dough sheeter **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under counter part of reach in cooler across from fryer on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Two Lights not functioning on hood system on cooks line
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bowl of flour next to sheeter on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine.
How does Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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