Istanbulfoodlovers LLC
550 Mary Ester Cut Off NW Ste 13, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603379
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 13 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-20
- Administrative complaint on Aug 12, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
On follow-up inspection - No live roaches observed anywhere throughout establishment
Administrative complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
No evidence of insect activity observed during follow-up inspection.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
No dead roaches observed anywhere in kitchen.
Administrative complaint
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw Beef and Raw Chicken stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezers near back door to kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
2 roaches on dining area countertops near handwashing sink.
Administrative complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Dead cicada on floor near fryer/hot water heater near back door.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No test kit available for dish-machine. Employees are washing dishes in triple sink with quaternary ammonia sanitizer.
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach on prep table at back of kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tile over hot water heater missing.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.