Mangal Turkish Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mangal Turkish Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Mangal Turkish Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
95
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Vegetable cooked inside sandwich bags inside reach in freezer frozen not liable or date. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deserts front counter made yesterday 8-21 no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse temp 152 ran 3 x **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee oven water in reach in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under lemons. Employee cleaned **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Apr 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to grill rice (67F-cold holding ); beef goulash (63F - cold holding ) Manger put ice on all products. rice (41F-cold holding ); beef goulash (43F - cold holding ) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided hand paper copy to owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper copy to owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front Hand washing sink at bar being used for washing dishes.
31A-09-4
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. Provided paper copy to owner.
11-26-1
58
Sep 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women restrooms. Provided operator with signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
90
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed pots and other food service items without sanitizing Discussed proper manual washing procedures with operator during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -meat products stored in reach in freezer chest (dry storage area) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. -at back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
28-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -multiple food items in double door reach in freezer prepped more than 24 hours discussed date marking during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
27-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. -the bar is now a dry storage area -mop sink is removed from next to the three compartment sink and is now outside -ice machine is no longer in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at cooks line -ceiling tile in disrepair above fryer in kitchen area -hole in wall next to slicer in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -multiple coolers in establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall fan in kitchen has accumulation of food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of stoves at cooks line has accumulation of grease -exterior of microwave has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plates below microwave adjacent to cooks line have accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking at hand sink next to three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangal Turkish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangal Turkish Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangal Turkish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mangal Turkish Grill.
How does Mangal Turkish Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Mangal Turkish Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Mangal Turkish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mangal Turkish Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mangal Turkish Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mangal Turkish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangal Turkish Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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