ORLANDO, Orange County

ISTANBUL GRILL

9428 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
ORLANDO
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 24420483

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and lamb over case of unwashed lettuce. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24420482

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured at back of kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 24420484

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids and containers on floor at front counter. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24420485

Basic - Stored food not covered. Nuggets not covered in reach-in freezer at side of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-14-5

Detail 24136643

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Eight employees with expired certificates.

14-01-5

Detail 24136646

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic condiment cups and bowls used in several spice containers on dry storage shelf. Operator removed all. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24136645

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on prep table on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24136647

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several purses on flour and drinks lower shelf of prep table next to reach-in coolers.

10-20-4

Detail 24136650

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several tongs on oven handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24136644

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms and handwashing sink at ware-washing area. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24136648

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several bottled waters in coolers on cooks line.

08B-12-5

Detail 24136649

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders and nuggets not covered in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23782581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23782574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23782587

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory gave operator advisory and posted. Will under cook upon request Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23782578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil soup Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23782588

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23782585

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23782584

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

24-05-4

Detail 23782582

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bus tubs Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23782577

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

08B-49-4

Detail 23782576

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream in freezer Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23782575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 23782580

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23782583

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23782579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

29-49-6

Detail 23782586

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 23003413

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical bottles stored on dry dish storage Sanitizer in spray bottle stored on dry goods storage shelf by walk in cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 23003405

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher with water from hand washing sink by triple sink

02C-02-5

Detail 23003404

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce and soup in large pots in walk in cooler with no date mark. Per operator made on 7/23

41-17-4

Detail 23003410

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green colored and yellow colored chemicals in clear spray bottles not labeled stored on dry dish storage

12B-07-4

Detail 23003412

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several opened water bottles stored on prep tables throughout kitchen

12B-02-4

Detail 23003409

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at dough mixer drinking out of water bottle.Educated operator

13-03-4

Detail 23003411

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employees in kitchen engaged in food prep with no hats or hair restraints

35B-01-4

Detail 23003414

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms

08B-37-4

Detail 23003408

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in coolers and freezer stored in hallway where bathrooms are located were unlocked

10-20-4

Detail 23003406

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handles at cooks line

31B-04-4

Detail 23003407

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom. Emailed operator hand washing sign Corrective Action Taken

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 22780360

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 beef stored in top of raw fish and raw fries at the 2 door reach-in freezer at the back. Raw beef sausage stored in top of fries at the reach-in cooler front area . Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22780363

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato soup made 2 days ago no date mark at the walk-in cooler . Ezem (tomato red pepper mix )prepared 2 days ago no date at the reach-in cooler .

53B-14-5

Detail 22780358

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-05-4

Detail 22780362

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver Fork-knife-spoon at the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22780365

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor at the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22780361

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22780359

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink .

12B-13-4

Detail 22780364

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottles of water at the bottom of make table.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 22505263

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and start food preparation without washing hands

22-45-4

Detail 22505257

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer cleaning pots, pans, cutting boards and whisk with soap and rinsing. Not sanitizer used. Let manager know manager instructed the employee that 3 compartment needed to be filled with sanitizer, employee filled the compartment sink and added bleach. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-33-4

Detail 22505260

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment needs chlorine test kit, observed a ph test kit during inspection

32-04-4

Detail 22505261

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22505262

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container inside the noodle container, operator took out Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22505258

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings with the #10 cans next to walk in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 22505264

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22505256

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light out from hood

23-03-4

Detail 22505259

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease -reach in cooler gaskets are soiled Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22505255

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 17

22-45-4

Detail 22057708

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plates soiled rinsed and then stacked to dry without rinsing or sanitizing Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22057709

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tender stored open over cooked vegetables in walk in freezer

08A-04-5

Detail 22057716

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 22057704

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22057713

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (67F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22057718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours and moved to quick chill milk (72F - Cold Holding) cooked French fries (64F - Cold Holding)

03B-01-6

Detail 22057717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Per operator from 2 days ago see stop sale butter (67F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 22057715

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand lotion stored over food in dry storage.

22-02-4

Detail 22057705

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade-soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 22057706

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 22057711

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-37-4

Detail 22057719

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler in public area across from restrooms unsecured

08B-38-4

Detail 22057710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked potato stored on kitchen floor

10-12-5

Detail 22057712

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in container with miscellaneous soiled items. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22057707

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven

23-03-4

Detail 22057714

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood interior soiled. Gasket walk in cooler soiled

32-17-4

Detail 22057720

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 21686308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21686314

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs the chlorine test kit - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21686306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Mop sink have been moved to outside of the kitchen and establishment has 2 bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21686313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21686316

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and soap with no label Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21686315

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21686305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21686309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21686303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and purses by dry food storage - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21686302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in double door freezer/cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21686312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21686304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21686307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21686311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on top of prep table Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 21686310
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 21

12A-07-5

Detail 21683908

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee use personal phone, put gloves on and was going to work again. Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 21683918

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed server wash hands for less than 20 seconds Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21683909

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef kabob over raw lamb kabob in reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 21683915

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt drink (45F - Cold Holding) made at 12pm. Advised operator to lower the temperature on the reach in cooler or move the drink to the freezer to help lower the temperature to at least 41F. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 21683921

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21683911

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled

16-37-1

Detail 21683926

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs the chlorine test kit

51-16-7

Detail 21683924

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. Mop sink have been moved to outside of the kitchen and establishment has 2 bathrooms

11-26-1

Detail 21683912

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21683910

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and soap with no label Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21683917

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-37-5

Detail 21683923

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-34-5

Detail 21683914

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

40-06-5

Detail 21683906

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and purses by dry food storage

08B-47-4

Detail 21683922

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with chickpeas directly on the floor Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21683913

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven doors

23-03-4

Detail 21683927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in double door freezer/cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21683907

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21683916

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 21683920

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-12-4

Detail 21683919

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on top of prep table Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 21683925

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-10-4

Detail 20939791

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20939790

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - operator removed drink Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20939789

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20939788

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - operator removed scoop Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20939787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gasket soiled - operator cleaned gasket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20739346

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - grilled egg plant

12A-10-4

Detail 20739345

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 20739350

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over condiments in traulsen cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20739342

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

12B-07-4

Detail 20739352

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20739347

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee drink stored with establishment food in cooler next to reach in Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20739348

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone over prep table Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20739349

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20739340

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-4

Detail 20739351

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket

08B-47-4

Detail 20739343

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - bottle water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20739353

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gasket soiled

36-27-5

Detail 20739344

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind 3 comp sink

02D-01-5

Detail 20739341

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container Corrected On-Site