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THIRSTY TURTLE ORMOND BEACH

250 N NOVA RD STE 254 · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3568638
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10716975
DBPR license7407779

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cheese sauce in walk in cooler dated 01/04. -clam casino stuffing dated 01/06. -spinach artichoke dip dated 01/02. -chimichuri sauce dated 12/02.

#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cheese sauce in walk in cooler dated 01/04. -clam casino stuffing dated 01/06. -spinach artichoke dip dated 01/02. -chimichuri sauce dated 12/02.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-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. -individually portioned ahi tuna in walk in cooler.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -ladies restroom.

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

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. -individually portioned ahi tuna in walk in cooler.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.