El Turco Garden

6010 Ne 2 Av, Miami, FL 33137

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Turco Garden five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. **Repeat Violation**

32-22-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed big cutting boards table across cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator has three compartment sink.

16-55-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

51-16-7

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.

51-15-4

Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants.

32-22-4

Nov 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling panel in disrepair above hood.

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Turco Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Turco Garden on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Turco Garden?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Turco Garden.

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

El Turco Garden most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Turco Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Turco Garden have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Turco Garden 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 El Turco Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Turco Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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