DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TURTLE BEACH GRILL

8865 Midnight Pass Road
Florida, 34242
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851731

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 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.Observed thawed tuna not cut or removed from packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water in hand sink by dish machine slow draining. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.Observed from trap under hand walk sink by dish machine.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands less than 5 seconds.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.Cook washed hands without hot water.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding chili 94F, soup 96F , cook reheated to above 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725674

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed unsecured tank in closet near dish machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in front of dish machine.
  • 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.Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed slow water draining g in hand sink next to dish machine.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed bacon on top shelf in walk in cooler over lettuce, herbs, and scallions. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-15-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature.Observed broken thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • 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.Printed plan for manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
  • 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.Printed and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619811

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579149

  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Spoke to manager Abel Ortega who said mop sink is scheduled to be completed 2/29/24. One week extension approved by Tartaglione. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Observed soiled soda gun at west side of bar. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Observed clam chowder made 2/22/24 not labeled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474702

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Observed in walkin cooler on shelf. 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.Observed tuna not removed or package cut. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.Observed cook wash hands in triple sink. Cook rewashed in hand wash sink after education. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation 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 chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler . Warning

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347238

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice bin at bar.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer behind building.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing signs in bathrooms. Emailed and manager printed and corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed wall and floor behind cooking equipment with grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 1lb. Strawberries in Walkin Cooler moldy. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Spegal wash at 67F. Manager placed in ice bowl. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed caulk tube next to clean food pans on shelf. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose behind Restaurant. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on dish rack , inside bar nozzles and slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to Dishwashing Machine with 5 gallon bucket on ledge. Manager corrected by removing bucket. Corrected On-Site