Turkish Kitchen in Brandon
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119 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511Turkish Kitchen in Brandon has been inspected 21 times since February 2022, accumulating 115 violations—averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been intermittent rather than systemic, appearing in only 3 of the past 8 inspections. However, the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 2 high-priority violations: employee health policy and toxic substance control. Intermediate-level violations for chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction have recurred across multiple inspections, indicating recurring management gaps in chemical safety and food preparation sanitation. The facility has not received formal disciplinary action on record. The March 31, 2026 inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Turkish Kitchen in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Turkish Kitchen in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Turkish Kitchen in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Turkish Kitchen in Brandon last inspected?
- Turkish Kitchen in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Turkish Kitchen in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Turkish Kitchen in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Turkish Kitchen in Brandon had?
- Turkish Kitchen in Brandon has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Turkish Kitchen in Brandon find?
- Turkish Kitchen in Brandon was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Turkish Kitchen in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Turkish Kitchen in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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