El Turco in Miami

Last inspected:

140 Ne 39 St Unit 238, Miami, FL 33137
Overview

El Turco, a 35-seat permanent food service establishment in Miami, has accumulated 91 violations across 10 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 8 of the past 4 inspections, including recurring issues with chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisories, and shell stock handling. In June 2024, an admin complaint was recommended following violations for employee health reporting and use of unapproved food sources. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recently, on February 27, 2026, an inspection resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following 18 violations, but the immediately preceding inspection on February 26, 2026 issued a Warning for 42 violations including four high-priority findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

10Inspections
91Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Turco in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Turco in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)

— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

El Turco in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Turco in Miami last inspected?
El Turco in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Turco in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at El Turco in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Turco in Miami had?
El Turco in Miami has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Turco in Miami find?
El Turco in Miami was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Turco in Miami ever been shut down?
No, El Turco in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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