TURTLES ON LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
8875 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA 342423838
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic drink cups wet nesting by wait station soda dispenser.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and debris on floor under grill on cook line.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler on cook line.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed cranberry and other juice containers stored in ice for drinks. Bartender relocated . Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on blade guard and bottom of blade on slicer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by dish machine. Employee added . Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at bar and in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 salmon not cut or removed from 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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed flour mix and bread crumbs on floor in dry storage. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. 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.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 6 tongs on oven door.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed dessert pies and ice cream in chest freezer not covered.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler Cold Holding Scallop 46F, Pork 45F, Butter 47F, Keylime Pie 43F. Observed in reach in cooler in front of cook line Cold Holding Crab 55F, Cut Tomatoes 48F, Caesar Dressing 48F Admin Complaint
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 salmon packaging defrosted and not cut from packaging. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed flour bag on floor in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed 4" hole in wall between reachin cooler and expo line on server side.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed between reachin cooler and lo boy cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed flour and sugar with scoop touching product. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.No light shield in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in 2 reachin coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed desserts in chest freezer not covered.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed chopped clams with approximate 2" dent in side of can
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 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 Caesar Dressing marked 12/6. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Butter 71F held at room temperature.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter at 71F
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 grouper and tuna in Walkin Cooler with packages not cut . Operator corrected by cutting package. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and Reachin Freezer inside shed outside back door.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reachin Cooler shelves with rust in unit on line and across from dry storage area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris is soda nozzle at bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).