El Turco Express

550 Nw 1 Ave Ste 240 C11, Miami, FL 33136
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

El Turco Express appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up three times.

El Turco Express' latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food, kitchen cook.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed blows of food on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
78
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
82
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Turco Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Turco Express on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Turco Express?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Turco Express.

How does El Turco Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Turco Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Turco Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Turco Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Turco Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Turco Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Turco Express is inspected around two times per year on average.