EL TURCO
dba CULTURE DINING LLC
About this restaurant
El Turco is a seating restaurant with 200 seats located in Miami's Design District that serves authentic Turkish cuisine. According to online reviews, the restaurant is known for traditional Turkish dishes prepared with rich spices and traditional techniques, with diners highlighting items such as lahmacun, manti, and braised beef preparations. Reviews describe the dining experience as featuring vibrant atmosphere and attentive service with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.
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Food Safety Grade
Below average
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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5020 NE 2 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33137 - Phone
- 786-262-2621
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Holmes (code 30)
- Seating
- 200 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2335956
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Mar 13, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13651524
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Mar 13, 2026
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13565845
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 31, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V05
×2
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13558286
PDA Verified
Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
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