LA TORTUGA VERDE

LA TORTUGA VERDE has 2 health inspections on file for its BOWLING GREEN location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4938 US HIGHWAY 17 N, BOWLING GREEN 33834

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860146

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays on a shelve that were not inverted or protected, owner corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a bag of cooked rice in direct contact with a carry out bag, owner moved to a container. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of Lysol cans next to sauce on the bottom shelf, owner moved it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8852021

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole at top of wall where video wires come through.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit, operator showed where it was ordered but not yet received. **Corrective Action Taken**