Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine

1246 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed SM Restaurant Inc (Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine) license #5814283 with a submitted a HACCP plan for ROP, Sous Vide Packaging, and Cook-Chill Packaging, but has not yet been approved. The establishment is receiving product from their commissary location and must add this location to their HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
82
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.