BOSPHOROUS TURKISH
Few places split the difference like BOSPHOROUS TURKISH. The dining room gives it 4.5 stars across 1,602 reviews; the inspector gave it a D — 60 out of 100 — at its most recent visit on March 6, 2026.
By health score it sits safer than 4% of Orange County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 4 basic violations at its last inspection on March 6, 2026. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.
Loved (4.5★) but failing (D, 60/100) · safer than 4% of Orange County
Get directions Call (407) 554-2242
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to BOSPHOROUS TURKISH, by Florida DBPR grade:
- GREAT GREEK #70005
- WEST ORANGE COUNTRY CLUB
- POKE HANA
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (60/100)
- Violations
- 11 total — 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic
- Address
- 16418 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140, Winter Garden, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Turkish restaurant
- Price
- $20–60
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (1602 reviews)
- Seats
- 193
- Phone
- (407) 554-2242
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Read the reviews alone and you would never guess the grade. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.
Of the 30 rated reviews, 30 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. What nobody raises here is tidiness — it goes unmentioned across all 30 reviews.
None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen a D (60/100), citing 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. That result dates from March 6, 2026. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 4% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 30 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Delicious food, very welcoming for our party of 6. There is an 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Highly recommend the appetizer sampler and lavah.
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Dessert! Thank you Garvens, we enjoyed!
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Another amazing meal! The food is so fresh and never disappoints. Our server Garvens was so friendly and patient with our relaxed girls night. He was always right there when we needed something but never made us feel rushed. We will definitely be back!
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Great restaurant experience - highly recommend. The food was delicious with most dishes having large portions. Garvens was our server and the service was outstanding.
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Great food Garvens' service was excellent!
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Excellent food! Garvens was a great server.
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Mohammed our server was fun and knowledgeable.
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Please do yourself a favor and go to Bosphorus, it is amazing, and never disappoints. Come back n thank me later. Today we had Garvens, who provided impeccable service.
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We enjoyed a fantastic dinner with good friends. Garvens was our server and he made sure we chose the best items on the menu - wonderful recommendations! Food was hot, fresh and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend!
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Amazing Experience, my husband and I celebrated our anniversary and Mohamed make sure we have a good time!!
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Love this place. One of my very favorites with my favorite dish, shrimp sauté. And our server Garvens is the best!
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Had a nice evening drink with Stacey and she made me the BEST!! Long Island
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Garvens was the best! So helpful with recommendations and everything was delicious!
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Garvens is the best, thank you!!!
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This is a horizon west? This is really a wonderful find with excellent service, and, finally, interesting food.
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Our server Mohammed was great, and the food was delicious - a must try
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Garvens was amazing. Very personable and we enjoyed our conversation with him! We will be back and would requesr to be seated in his area where he is a server.
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Great service, quick response, and very professional. Highly recommended! Garvens was professional and efficient.
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Garvens was awsome during all my dinner. It was an amazing experience.
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We celebrated our anniversary at Bosphorous, and our server Garvens made the evening truly special. From the moment we were seated, he provided exceptional service—attentive, friendly, and professional without ever being intrusive. He made us feel welcomed and ensured that every detail of our dining experience was perfect. Garvens was knowledgeable about the menu, offered excellent recommendations, and consistently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. His warm personality and outstanding customer service made our anniversary dinner even more memorable. Thank you, Garvens, for helping make our special night such a wonderful experience. We look forward to returning and hope to be served by you again!
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Great food and friendly service. Graveus was amazing!
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Great service great good awesome waiter thanks Garvens
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Garvens is an excellent server—he was attentive and friendly.
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Enjoyed dining here! Food was delicious! Great service by Mohammed! Would visit again.
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Delicious, Garvens suggested us get the kaneffe with the pistachio gelato on top and it was amazing!! Def will be back. Prices are reasonable
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Garvens thanks
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Garvens is a great server, we had the best night!
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Great service! Garvens was great!
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Our Turkish Guide was perfect at making recommendations and flavor profiles!
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Food is really good and the service 100% recommended. Our waiter Garvens was really gentle and very Kind. Thank you for your amazing service.
Overall Score
52 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 4 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×4)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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August 18, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
- 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 6, 2026