Turn in Port Orange
Last inspected:
5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127TURN in Port Orange has accumulated 378 violations across 50 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. The steakhouse was shut down once for rodent activity in 2023. The facility previously operated as Original First Turn Steakhouse and was cited for fire safety violations including an ANSUL system gauge in the red zone and a locked kitchen exit door. TURN has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,780 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $680. Top recurring violations involve ventilation, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: June 20, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Turn in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Turn in Port Orange: Emergency Closure History (1)
Turn in Port Orange: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,780.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023040096 | $400.00 | Jun 20, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017057302 | $200.00 | Nov 9, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015048557 | $500.00 | Sep 23, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2014050332 | $680.00 | Sep 23, 2014 | Orlando |
Turn in Port Orange: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: ANSUL gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: ANSUL gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: ANSUL system gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Turn in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (52)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections56 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections43 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Turn in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Turn in Port Orange last inspected?
- Turn in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Turn in Port Orange last shut down?
- Turn in Port Orange was last shut down on June 20, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Turn in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at Turn in Port Orange are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Turn in Port Orange had?
- Turn in Port Orange has had 52 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Turn in Port Orange find?
- Turn in Port Orange was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Turn in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- Yes, Turn in Port Orange has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Turn in Port Orange had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Turn in Port Orange has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Turn in Port Orange faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Turn in Port Orange has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,780.00 in fines.
- How much has Turn in Port Orange been fined?
- Turn in Port Orange has been fined a total of $1,780.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Turn in Port Orange operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Original First Turn Steakhouse (2015-2015).
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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).
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