THIRSTY TURTLE EXPRESS
13961 US HWY 1, JUNO BEACH 33408
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed fresh Clams at flip top cooler on cook line no tag present. Operator provided tag. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Tuna at cook line cooler drawer, raw salmon at walk in cooler. Warning
- 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single use gloves and plastic wrap stored in employee restroom. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw (Philly) beef not in commercial packaging over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line, raw tuna over French fries not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer back storage area, raw shrimp and raw ground beef over cooked ribs not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (75F - Hot Holding) Observed sitting on counter by cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed on stove and reheated to 165F and placed in steam table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke offered on menu with no symbol indicating raw animal food. Advised operator to put asterisk next to menu item. Warning
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quat sanitizer test strips for sanitizing at triple sink and sanitizer buckets missing concentration chart Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Conch chowder no date marking made 5/28 reach in cooler in prep area, cooked mashed sweet potatoes no date marking made 5/28 at walk in cooler. Advised operator to label products. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red chemical in spray bottle by triple sink not labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spinach Dip and Cooked Black beans dated 04/09.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - portioned sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - portioned sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rafael Reyes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).