GREEN TURTLE TAVERN

14 S THIRD ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800522

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758495

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. 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 direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Plans have been submitted but not yet approved. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789263

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two blue tanks near outside ice machine.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on receptacle for unisex restroom near front bar.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper single use cups stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen. Cups inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen next to single use items and wine. Chemical moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White ice deflector for outside ice machine. Person in Charge states will clean today. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. 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 direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored below mop sink in kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522768

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387399

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 Admin Complaint
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Selden expired 07-27-22
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-01-5: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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored hanging near handsink Clear substances and blue substances