TURTLE ISLAND BAR & GRILL
847 ROOSEVELT BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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514 DODECANESE
Tarpon Springs, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies observed on soiled bus tub in warewashing area. 10 flies in the corner of the upstairs bar next to POS system. 7 were killed and the area sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 2 large flies in kitchen, 1 landed on plate, plate as taken to dish area to be washed, 4 small flies in corner of upstairs bar where syrup boxes are Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open and flies observed. Operator closed back door. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies observed on soiled bus tub in warewashing area. 10 flies in the corner of the upstairs bar next to POS system. 7 were killed and the area sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters above containers of sauce and half and half in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. Warning
- 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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee stocked with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap of hand wash sign at hand sink next to ice machine, all supplies are stocked at hand sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).