THIRSTY TURTLE IBIS, LLC
10130 Northlake Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33412
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771357
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at end of cookline-sliced provolone 49-52F cold holding, sliced Swiss cheese 49-52F cold holding , shredded cheese 49-51F-cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At reach in cooler at end of cookline-sliced provolone 50F- cold holding, sliced Swiss cheese 50F- cold holding , shredded cheese 50F-cold holding food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler at end of cookline- chopped lettuce 52-56F at 1:45 to 52-56F at 2:15 ( cooling since 11:00), diced tomatoes 54-56F at 1:45 to 51-56F at 2:15 ( cooling since 11:00), cooked beets 52-54F at 1:45 to 51-56F at 2:15( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At reach in cooler at end of cookline- cooked onions 50F at 2:20 to 50F at 2:35 ( cooling since 11:30), cooked beets ( 50F at 2:20 to 50F at 2:35 ( cooling since 11:30) at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink by back door- operator removed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992656
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep counter and cooler- operator removed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Tall reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over cooked onions. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At dish washing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes and serve food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at end of cookline-sliced provolone 49-52F cold holding, sliced Swiss cheese 49-52F cold holding , shredded cheese 49-51F-cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - At cookline- Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler at end of cookline- chopped lettuce 52-56F at 1:45 to 52-56F at 2:15 ( cooling since 11:00), diced tomatoes 54-56F at 1:45 to 51-56F at 2:15 ( cooling since 11:00), cooked beets 52-54F at 1:45 to 51-56F at 2:15( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink by back door- operator removed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 10/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992154
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8758624
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline counter- knife between reach in cooler and prep counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- shrimp defrosting in bucket of standing water - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area handwash sink with bucket inside- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by prep area handwash sink - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 5/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642516
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530160
- 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. At walk in coolers salmon in commercially packaged Reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging before thaw- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink prep table operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothes stored on prep counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw fish not commercially packaged stored over pre cooked food. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over dressing- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At walk in coolers salmon in commercially packaged Reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging before thaw- see stop sale. Warning
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - At reach in cooler by -Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529722
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368016
- 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. At walk in cooler- salmon thawing in packaging bearing label - operator removed package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At reach in cooler near dish machine- open bottle of water stored inside cooler- operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pasta at 12:30 46-47F( cooling overnight)- food covered in plastic wrap- at current rate if cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw fish - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pasta at 12:30 46-47F( cooling overnight)- food covered in plastic wrap- at current rate if cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 60F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 51F- cold holding, cooked corn51F- cold holding, Swiss cheese 51F- cold holding, cooked mushrooms 52F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline near fryer- cooked fish 109F- hot holding, cooked potatoes 109F- hot holding - food left out- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 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. At tall reach in cooler by prep area- conch fritters made Monday 10/16/2023 not date marked - operator marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site