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GREEN TURTLE TAVERN

GREEN TURTLE TAVERN in FERNANDINA BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

14 S THIRD ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10945649

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection Corrected On-Site

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