Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

DIVAN TURKISH CUSINE

6525 SUPERIOR AVE, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 24620132

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of testosterone pills stored above their spices. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24620133

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seafood stored over vegetables on the cook line. Operator swapped them. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24620134

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operated set it aside for disposal.

06-09-1

Detail 24620131

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operated set it aside for disposal. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 24620135

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoons buried in food product on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 24138129

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray air freshener stored near jars of pickled cucumbers near the entrance to the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24138128

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly the scoop. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24138126

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the public restroom.

25-06-4

Detail 24138125

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tea filters not properly protected in the kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 24138127

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar cubes not properly covered in the kitchen.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 23331352

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on a rack with spices and seasonings in front of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23331350

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23331351

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. Observed no proof of employee training for the service staff.

22-20-5

Detail 23331353

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine behind the bar.

10-02-4

Detail 23331354

Basic - In-use tongs stored in a container with a soiled wiping cloth on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs for sanitization.

22-16-4

Detail 23331355

Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22964514

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over French fries in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22964518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baba ghanoush (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the container fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the baba ghanoush has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22964516

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus prepared on site not properly date marked. The operator stated the hummus has been held for 3 days.

14-69-4

Detail 22964512

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22964509

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed an in use ice scoop stored on an in use beverage tray. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22964511

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs used for lemons stored with the handle touching the lemons. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 22964515

Basic - Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

33-11-4

Detail 22964513

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-38-4

Detail 22964517

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 22964510

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 22421651

High Priority - Employee removed gloves after handling raw chicken and then handled clean skewers without washing hands. The operator cleaned and sanitized the skewers. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

08A-05-6

Detail 22421654

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw branzino stored over cut brussel sprouts in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22421655

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22421649

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22421656

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut zucchini stored on the floor of the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the zucchini. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22421650

Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22421652

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area.

29-11-4

Detail 22421653

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the dishmachine.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 22127234

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker added to the splitter at the mop sink.

41-17-4

Detail 22127233

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22127232

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on a food prep table. The operator discarded the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22127230

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet, cell phone , and keys stored on a shelf above a food prep area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22127228

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22127231

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22127235

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22127229

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self-closing device at the rear exit door.

Mar 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.