Zeytin Turkish Cuisine

4439 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Zeytin Turkish Cuisine has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Zeytin Turkish Cuisine on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over lamb in standing water up white freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Employee refilled dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Provided form to operator. Operator had employee acknowledge and sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two by front service counter by soda machine. Operator chained tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cans of tomato sauce stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop rice 86F in standing water on prep reach in.

10-07-4

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken and lamb skewers over tomatoes in reach in cooler by dry storage and exit back door. **Repeat Violation**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of beans stored on the floor by dry storage shelves.

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back Door is also in poor repair due to a break in per operator.

35B-03-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage area.

36-34-5

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Zeynel gulsoy 5-1-2017 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zeytin Turkish Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine.

How does Zeytin Turkish Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Zeytin Turkish Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine 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 Zeytin Turkish Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zeytin Turkish Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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