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THIRSTY TURTLE JENSEN

Based on 4 health inspections, THIRSTY TURTLE JENSEN in JENSEN BEACH has earned a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1897 Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Florida, 34957
Skyline Heights
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475960

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928080

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep counter in kitchen Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At back kitchen ice machine. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium at time of inspection to 400 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink completely inaccessible/ blocked by storage cart Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label near soda closet manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992404

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags over soda boxes at hallway storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on drying rack at back dish pit area. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg yolk mix at 50F- cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items were removed from reach in cooler and out of temperature for approximately 30minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer at front bar area. Operator labeled items properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864322

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.