TURTLE COFFEE BAR
3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Florida, 34228
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tomatoes and bananas on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat milk in the front kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the bacon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the back cook table and back reach in cooler respectively: Ambient shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cook table eggs had been out for approximately 1/2 hr and placed them in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the reach in cooler eggs had been there for approximately 2hrs and placed them in a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front make table and and back reach in cooler respectively: Sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Uncooked Bacon (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tomatoes had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the tomatoes in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the bacon had been in the cooler for approximately 1hr. Operator placed bacon in a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands with the kitchen triple sink. Instructed operator on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes and a container of bacon blocking it. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front server hand wash sink. Operator placed more towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in portable ice machines on bottom shelf in hostess area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored on dry storage shelf next to bag of tomatoes in prep room area. Employee removed bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer stored on top of freezer in back room.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy to operator. Operator filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).