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THIRSTY TURTLE EXPRESS

THIRSTY TURTLE EXPRESS in PORT ST LUCIE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

2849 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13486262

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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. 5 portions of raw tuna. Chef discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 portions of raw tuna.

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10884980

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employees. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream. Corrected On-Site

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10733665

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed both doors. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee/ guest bathrooms.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employees sprite bottle was sitting in ice in the ice machine. Manager removed ice and employee cleaned and sanitized machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Informed Manager what to purchase.

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8731749

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers overs sliced corned beef in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 47f Cooked mushrooms 50f Cold holding. Cook stated it has been in cooler overnight. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

5/30/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8543288

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons over prepped celery and washed lettuce Corrected On-Site

11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8353087

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiledon rech in coolers Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili hot holding 130F, chef rapid reheat to 170F. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago not date marked Corrected On-Site